Which of the following soils is ideal for the cultivation of paddy?

Sandy soil

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Clay soil

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Loamy soil

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Silt soil

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Solution

The correct option is B
Clay soil
The cultivation of paddy requires a large amount of water. The percolation rate of clay soil is very low which means that very less water seeps through the soil. This makes it most suitable for the cultivation of paddy.

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i. Sandy soil a. Mixture of large and small soil particles along with silt

ii. Clayey soil b. Large soil particles, lots of air spaces

iii. Loamy soil c. Small soil particles, pack tightly together

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