Which soil is best suited for paddy crops?

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: (b) Loamy soil

Loamy/clayey soils that hold water suit paddy (the key accepts loamy).

Why the others are wrong

(a) Black soil suits cotton.

(d) Red soils drain fast and are poorer.

Clayey alluvium is ideal; among these options, loam is the best fit.

🔒 Paddy: clay/clay-loam alluvium that holds standing water.