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Soil that is best suited for plant growth is:

A

clay

B

loamy

C

sandy

D

gravel

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B
Loamy soil containing about 1 part clay, 2 parts silt and 2 parts sand (20% clay, 40% silt and 40% sand) is best for plant growth because it possesses good aeration, sufficient nutritive salts and good water retaining capacity.
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