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The pH of a fertile soil is usually around

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2-3
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6-7
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8-10
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11-12
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Solution

The correct option is B 6-7
Plants grow best in neutral or slightly acidic pH. Slight acidity favours tree growth and forms forests. Slight alkalinity is however, helpful in growth of grasslands and some crop plants like legumes. Hence, for most plants a pH value of 6 to 7 is favourable.

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