Which property of the clayey soil makes it ideal for the cultivation of paddy?

It cannot retain water.

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It is very loosely packed.

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It can hold a large amount of water.

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It has a high rate of percolation.

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The correct option is C It can hold a large amount of water.
The cultivation of paddy requires a large amount of water. Clayey soil has a higher capacity of holding water as compared to sandy or loamy soil. The percolation rate of clayey 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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