Organisms And Population Question 40
Question: An area of soil is thoroughly wetted and allowed to drain until capillary movement of water stopped. The water contents of the soil will give an estimate of its [AIIMS 1980; MP PMT 1990; AFMC 1987; CPMT 1992]
Options:
A) Capillary water
B) Storage water
C) Field capacity
D) Gravitational water
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The amount of water retained by a unit weight of undisturbed soil after complete drainage under controlled conditions is called field capacity or hoard.
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