Which of the following kinds of soil would be most suitable for planting rice ?

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Sandy soil

Clayey soil

Loamy soil

All of the above

answer is C.

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Loamy soil would be most suitable for planting rice.
Rice crops can be planted in loamy soil as it is an appropriate soil with a lower percolation rate.Water flow through soil is known as percolation, and the rate at which this movement happens is known as the percolation rate. Rice crops require a large amount of water and loamy soil has great water holding capacity. Other crops which grow well in loamy soil include cotton, jute, sugarcane etc.

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