Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Biology

Question:

Which of the following soil has highest water holding capacity ?

Options:

Clayey soil

Loamy soil

Sandy soil

All of these

Correct Answer:

Clayey soil

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) –Clayey soil

Clayey soil is composed of very fine mineral particles with high water holding capacity. Due to its good water holding capacity, clayey soil is used for growing crops in fields.

Clayey soil contains organic matter and important nutrients essential for growing crops such as wheat, paddy, and gram.

The large surface area of the particles in clayey soil allows them to hold a large amount of water.