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Clayey soil is useful for crops. Is this statement correct? Why is sandy soil not suitable? [3 MARKS]

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Explanation: 2 Marks

This statement is absolutely correct.
Clayey soil has an important characteristic that it can retain water and moisture and therefore it is very useful for growing cereals like wheat, gram etc.
Sandy soils are highly porous and have very little water retention capacity. Plants require water for photosynthesis. In the absence of water in the soil, they will wilt and die.


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