Multiple choice

Which of the following types of soil is most suitable for the cultivation of cereals?

  1. Laterite soil

  2. Red soil

  3. Alluvial soil

  4. Black soil
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alluvial soil is formed by accumulated sediments transferred by the rivers and rapids, so it is amongst the most fertile soils. Alluvial soils are well suited to irrigation which helps in raising a number of crops like rice, jute, sugarcane, wheat, cotton, maize, oil seeds, fruits and vegeta­bles.

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