Clayey soil is used for growing wheat-True-False-

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Standard VII

Chemistry

Clayey Soil

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Question

Clayey soil is used for growing wheat.

True

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Solution

The correct option is A
True

Clayey soil has an important characteristic that it can retain water and moisture. Paddy, wheat and gram need a lot of water for their growth. Therefore, clayey soil is suitable for growing cereals like wheat and gram. Clayey is also rich in humus and other minerals which is also ideal for paddy and wheat.

So the statement is true.

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