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Reservoir of Minerals

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Soil has high content of _____________.

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mineral matter

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organic matter

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water

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air

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Solution

The correct option is C mineral matter
Soil is a complex mixture, having five components: (i) mineral matter - 45%, organic matter - 5%, water - 25%, air - 25% and living organisms. All these components are essential for plant growth.

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