Question

The ability of a soil to hold and exchange positively charged nutrient ions, also called cations, is termed cation exchange capacity. Which soil components contribute most significantly to this property?

A Sand particles and gravel
B Soil organic matter and clay minerals
C Soil air and water only
D Soluble salts present in irrigation water
E Coarse fragments and stones
Practice Next

Hey! Ask a query

🎓
Think You're Ready for RBI Grade B?
RBI Grade B 2026 Phase 1 Memory Based Paper
  • 200 Questions with Detailed Solutions
  • Section-wise Coverage (GA, English, Quant & Reasoning)