Lime is added to soil which is

Sandy

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Alkaline

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Acidic

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Salty

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Solution

The correct option is C Acidic
Lime is a valuable soil amendment that helps plants and lawns flourish by raising soil pH.
Most vegetables grow best in a slightly acidic to neutral soil, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 hence acidic soils having low pH is added with lime for raising its pH.
Hence Lime is added to soil which is acidic.
So, the correct answer is 'Lime'.

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