Question

Which of the following soil has maximum water holding capacity?

• A. Loam
• B. Clay
• C. Sand
• D. Silt

Answer 1

The correct option is B Clay

Water holding capacity is the ability of the soil to retain the water for a longer duration. It is controlled primarily by the soil texture and the soil organic matter content.

Clay has the highest water holding capacity. This is because clay is made up very small tightly packed particles that do not allow water to percolate through.

So, the correct answer is option B.