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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