Which soil texture is considered ideal for agriculture? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil texture is considered ideal for agriculture?

A. Pure Sand

B. Gravel

C. Loam

D. Pure Clay

Answer: Option C

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Loam provides a balanced combination of drainage, aeration, and nutrient retention.

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Which soil is best for cotton cultivation in Maharashtra?

A. Alluvial soil

B. Laterite soil

C. Black soil

D. Red soil

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Which crop is best suited to fertile floodplain soils?

A. Coffee

B. Rubber

C. Tea

D. Sugarcane

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Which soil is rich in iron and aluminum oxides?

A. Alluvial Soil

B. Laterite Soil

C. Black Soil

D. Desert Soil

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