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Unsaturated hydraulic conductivity is maximum in

A. Sandy soil

B. Silty soil

C. Loamy soil

D. Clayey soil

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Unsaturated hydraulic conductivity refers to a measure of soil water-retaining ability when soil pore space is not saturated with water. And it is maximum in Clayey soil.
In unsaturated soil, some of the pores become air-filled and the conductivity decreases.

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