Question

Sandy soil has more infiltration capacity as compared to clayey soil.

(a) True

(b) False

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This interesting question is from Ground Water through Wells and Tubewells in section Ground Water for Irrigation through Wells and Tubewells of Irrigation Engineering

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) True

The explanation: Soils having small pore size such as clay have low infiltration capacity than the soils having large pore size such as sandy soil. One exception is when the clay is present in dry conditions; the soil can develop large cracks which lead to higher infiltration capacity.