53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011
Soil water available to plants is maximum in :
aClay soil✓ Correct
bSilty soil
cSandy soil
dLoamy soil
Explanation
Clayey soil has the highest water-holding capacity. Therefore, plants get the maximum water in this soil. Clayey soil contains less than 50% silt, up to 50% clay, and some amount of sand. Air movement is low in it, which leads to waterlogging.
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