Good soil is:

Correct answer: C. Which allows percolation the water slowly from it

  • A. Which allows limited amount of water to be retained into it
  • B. Which allows water to pass through it very quickly
  • C. Which allows percolation the water slowly from it
  • D. Which holds whole of the water that enters into it

Explanation

A good soil should drain excess water while retaining enough moisture for plants, which is represented here by slow percolation. Very rapid drainage causes drought stress, whereas retaining all incoming water causes poor aeration and waterlogging.

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