What type of soil is best suitable for cacao cultivation?

Red soil

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Alluvial soil

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Deep porous soil

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Loamy soil

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Solution

The correct option is C Deep porous soil
Cocoa requires deep (porous soil) and well drained soils. Poorly drained soil affects growth of plants. Majority of area under Cocoa cultivation is on clay loam and sandy loam soil. It grows well in the pH range of 6.5 to 7.0.

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