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In which type of soil does maize grow well?


A

Black

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Old alluvial

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Light domat

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B

Old alluvial


The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Maize is the world's leading crop and widely cultivated cereal crop.
  2. Old alluvial soil is commonly referred to as Bhangar and contains old alluvium deposited in the flood plains.
  3. It is highly fertile and contains sand, silt, and clay.
  4. It contains high amounts of potash, phosphoric acid, and lime.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

  1. Black soil is derivative of trapped lava and is spread across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh.
  2. They have low humus content but have good water-retention capacity.
  3. Cotton grows well in highly fertile black soil.

Final answer: Maize grows well in old alluvial soil.


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