Question

Assertion (A): Alluvial soil is ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal
and pulse crops.

Reason (R): Alluvial soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. They are well-
known for their capacity to hold moisture.​

Answer 1

Answer:

A is true but R is false

Explanation:

since R is the property of back soil

Answer 2

Answer:

Assertion is true but reason is false.

Alluvial soil contains adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid

and lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and

other cereal and pulse crops. Not water-retention but this property

makes it ideal for the growth of wheat, paddy, cereal and pulse crops.