Question

Which type of the soil has very less capacity to hold water?
A) Saline sodic soils
B) Black soils
C) Sandy soils
D) Alluvium

Answer 1

Hint:
Soil is the topmost layer of the earth's lithosphere which is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that support life. The weathering of rocks of different chemical compositions leads to the formation of different soils. Based on their texture, particle size, colour, and moisture retention capacity soils are classified into various categories.

Complete Answer:
The soil forms the uppermost layer in the earth's lithosphere and is one of the principal substrata of life on earth. It serves as a reserve oil of minerals, nutrients and water. Many types of soils are found in India like Alluvial soil, black soil, red soil, etc.
Alluvial soil is carried by rivers and streams flowing from a mountain or hill to plains. It is loose soil that has been eroded and by some form and is redeposited on a land setting. These can also be carried by the rivers during floods.
Sandy Soil is light, warm, dry, and will, in general, be acidic and low in nutrient supplements. Sandy soils are frequently known as light soils because of their high extent of sand and little clay. These soils have quick water drainage. The sandy soils heat up quickly in the spring. However, it will in general dry out in summer and experience the ill effects of low nutrients supplements that are washed away by a heavy downpour.

Thus, option (C) is correct.

Note:
Black soils are examples of in situ soil which are derivatives of lava that has settled on the earth's surface. In India, it is generally found in the insides of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh on the Deccan Plateau and the Malwa level. It is poor in humus content yet its dampness retentive limit is high. It is ideal for developing harvests like cotton and sugarcane.