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Water logging...

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Water logging can be expected in soil which is rich in

(a) sand
(b) clay
(c) silt
(d) humus

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Solution

(b) clay
Clayey soil absorbs and retains a lot of water. In clayey soil, stagnant water collects above the soil whenever it rains. This is known as water logging.

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