Identify the correctly matched pair of crop with the soil that is most suited for its growth.

Cactus - clayey soil

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Sugarcane - sandy soil

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Cabbage - loamy soil

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Paddy - clayey soil

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Solution

The correct option is D Paddy - clayey soil
Paddy requires a lot of water and hence, they grow the best in soil which has good water retention capacity. Clayey soil has good water retention capacity, which makes it ideal for the growth of paddy.

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iii. Loamy soil	c. Small soil particles, pack tightly together

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