Question

    Which soil has high water holding capacity with poor

    drainage
    A Laterite soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Alluvial soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Red soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Black soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Desert soil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The characteristics of black soil are- • clayey texture and are highly fertile • highly retentive of moisture, extremely compact and tenacious when wet • contractible and develops deep wide cracks on drying

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