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Question 5
How is clayey soil useful for crops?

Answer 1

The soil is classified on the basis of the proportion of particles of various sizes. If the proportion of fine particles is relatively higher, then it is called clayey soil.

Clayey soil is very useful for crops because:
(i) It has very good water retaining capacity. The percolation rate is least in clayey soil.
(ii) This soil is rich in humus and is very fertile. Crops such as wheat are grown in the fine clayey soil.
(iii) It contains useful organic minerals.
These properties of clayey soil is very suitable for growing crops.