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Agriculture · Q457

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 457

Q457

A soil gets its cation exchange capacity from clay and

A.
Water
B.
Organic matter
Answer
C.
Government
D.
Sand

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A soil gets its Cation Exchange Capacity from Clay and Organic matter.
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) is a useful indicator of soil fertility because it shows the soil's ability to supply three important plant nutrients calcium, magnesium and potassium.