Question

Wheat and gram grow well in soil which retains a large amount of water. Identify the types of soil that can be used to grow these crops.

• A. Clayey and loamy
• B. Sandy and clayey
• C. Loamy with no humus
• D. Sandy soil only

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

Clayey and loamy

B

Sandy and clayey

Clayey and loamy soil both have fine particles and therefore they retain more water as compared to other types of soil. In other words, these soil types have low percolation rates. Hence crops like wheat and gram grow well in clayey and loamy soil.