If the grain size of soil increases (A) Surface area decreases (B) Specific retention decreases (C) Water supply in well increases (D) All the above

If the grain size of soil increases
(A) Surface area decreases
(B) Specific retention decreases
(C) Water supply in well increases
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
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