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    DIRECTION: Refer to the given paragraph and table and answer the following question.
    Neha took 100 gm each of three types of soil, X, Y and Z, in three separate pots with hole at the bottom. The amount of water that was poured in the soil pot, just before it started dripping from the bottom hole, is tabulated here.
     
                X Y Z
    15 mL 25 mL 50 mL
    The soil that is mixture of clay, sand, humus and is usually very good for growth of most plants is _______.

    A) X                                

    B) Y

    C) Z                         

    D) Cannot be determined

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Soil Y is showing moderate water retaining capacity. Hence, it could be loamy soil which is a mixture of sand, clay, humus and is best suited for growth of most plants.


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