Multiple choice

Clayey and fertile soil is ideal for growing which one of the following crops?

  1. Cotton

  2. Masoor

  3. Rice

  4. Pulses

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rice requires water-retentive soil and can grow in clayey, fertile soils that hold moisture. Cotton needs well-drained sandy/loamy soil, while pulses and lentils prefer lighter soils. Rice paddies specifically use clayey soils that retain standing water.