A farmer who wants to grow crops like paddy, wheat and cereals is given a choice to choose the soil of his liking. Which soil should he choose in order to have the best yield?

Alluvial Soil

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Solution

The correct option is A Alluvial Soil
Alluvial soil is a very fertile soil that contains adequate proportion of minerals like potash, phosphoric acid and lime. This makes it suitable for cultivation of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops. This is why, alluvial soil is best suited for agriculture and why the farmer should choose it to grow his crops.

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