Question

Why do crops grown in sandy soil require irrigation more frequently?

• A. Water flows away as well as evaporates very fast from sandy soil.
• B. Plants growing in sandy soils require large amounts of water.
• C. Sandy soil has poor water retaining capacity
• D. Sandy soil contains many impurities.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Sandy soil has poor water retaining capacity

The water retaining capacity of sandy soil is very poor and water quickly percolates down the soil, due to which crop plants are unable to absorb adequate amounts of water.