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प्रश्न
Sandy soil is not suitable for cultivation. Explain why?
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उत्तर
Sandy soil has a high porosity leading to decreased water retention hence unfit for cultivation.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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- High temperature reduces use of water and solute absorption by roots.
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| Column - I | Column - II | ||
| I) | 0.2 to 2.00 mm | i) | Slit soil |
| II) | Less than 0.002 mm | ii) | Clayey soil |
| III) | 0.002 to 0.02 mm | iii) | Sandy soil |
| IV) | 0.002 to 0.2 mm | iv) | Loamy soil |
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