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Which of the following soils is most suitable for cultivation of cereals?

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Alluvial soils
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Red soils
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Laterite soils
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B Alluvial soils
Alluvial soils as a whole are very fertile. Mostly these soils contain adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid and lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops.

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