Question

Match List-I with List-II. List-I Soil moisture: A. Saturation, B. Field capacity, C. Permanent wilting point, D. Hygroscopic coefficient. List-II Detail: I. Water held by soil against an applied pressure of 15 bars, II. When all pores of the soil are filled with water, III. Maximum amount of water that a soil will retain after allowing free drainage, IV. The water held by the soil at 31 bar.

• A. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• B. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

Hint:

Field capacity is after free drainage, while permanent wilting point is around 15 bar soil moisture tension.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B