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      Question

      Which of the following methods is used to determine the

      field capacity of a soil in laboratory conditions?
      A Gypsum block method Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Gravimetric method Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Neutron probe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Pressure plate apparatus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Time-domain reflectometry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The pressure plate apparatus helps determine moisture retention characteristics like field capacity by applying pressure to saturated soils and measuring the amount of water retained at specific tensions.

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