Which of the following soil has highest water holding capacity ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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.