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The moisture content of soil attained after drainage of gravitational water is known as
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The moisture content of soil attained after drainage of gravitational water is known as

A.

Field capacity

B.

Water holding capacity

C.

Permanent wilting point

D.

Moisture equivalent

E.

Answer not known

Correct option is A

After gravitational water drains out, soil retains moisture.
This moisture is held against gravity.
It is readily available to plants.
This condition is termed field capacity.
It represents optimum soil moisture for growth.
Thus field capacity is correct.

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