Which of the following types of soils have a marked capacity to retain water?

Desert soil

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Laterite soil

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Red soil

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Regur soil

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Solution

The correct option is D Regur soil
The black soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture. In addition, they are rich in soil nutrients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime.

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