......... are both suitable for growing cereals like wheat and gram.

Clayey soils

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Loamy soils

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A and B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C A and B

Clayey and Loamy both the soils have the right capacity to hold the water, and are suitable for growing cereals like wheat and lentils. When clayey soil mix with humus it becomes more fertile as it creates more space to hold water and air. Thus, the correct option is C.

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