Question

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

  1. 1/3 bar
  2. 1/2 bar
  3. 2/3 bar
  4. 1 bar

Answer:

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.