Which type of the soil has very less capacity to hold water?

Saline sodic soils

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Black soils

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Sandy soils

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Alluvium

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Solution

The correct option is C Sandy soils
Soil that has very little capacity to hold water is sandy soil. Sandy soils have low moisture storage. High evaporation and low capacity limit the availability of rainwater for plant use.

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