Multiple choice

Match the following ||| |---|---| |a. Sandy soil|1. It is compact and can hold water, but cannot trap air. | |b. Clayey soil|2. It has good water holding capacity and is porous to allow aeration of roots. | |c. Loamy soil|3. It is found in desert areas and cannot hold much water. |

  1. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  2. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  3. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  4. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  5. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Sandy soil is found in desert areas and cannot hold much water. Clayey soil is compact and can hold water, but cannot trap air. Loamy soil has good water holding capacity and is porous to allow aeration of roots. This option is wrong. Sandy soil is found in desert areas and cannot hold much water. Loamy soil has good water holding capacity and is porous to allow aeration of roots.

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