......... is a mixture of sandy and clay.

Humus

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Clayey

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Silt

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D None of the above
Loamy soil is a mixture of clay, sand and silt. Particles of loamy soil are smaller than sand and larger than clay. Loamy soil has also a good water holding capacity and suitable for plants growth. Thus, the correct answer is D.

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Read the following statements with reference to the soil.

i) Weathering is a very fast process of soil formation.

ii) Percolation of water is faster in sandy soils.

iii) Loamy soil contains only sand and clay.

iv) Topsoil contains the maximum amount of humus.

Choose the correct statements from the above.

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