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The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as __________.

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Loamy soil
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Sandy soil
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Clayey soil
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Desert soil
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Solution

The correct option is A Loamy soil
The best topsoil for growing plants is loam. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay and another type of soil particle known as silt. Silt occurs as a deposit in riverbeds.

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