The capacity of a soil to resist appreciable change in pH value is called

A. Anion-exchange capacity

B. Buffering capacity

C. Percentage base saturation

D. Cation-exchange capacity

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The capacity of a soil to resist appreciable change in pH value is called Buffering capacity. It is the resistance in the soil to variations in pH and due to the colloidal humus and clay fractions. It allows the soil to resist any change.