UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

The upper limit of available water in soil is determined at-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 1/3 bar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1/3 bar”.

The upper limit of available water in soil is determined at 1/3 bar.

This is also known as field capacity. It is the maximum amount of water that a soil can hold against drainage by gravity. Beyond this point, the water will start to drain out of the soil.

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