Maximum production of paddy per unit water consumption can be best achieved in a

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: (d) Soil that allows slow percolation

Soil with slow percolation keeps standing water with the least loss.

Why the others are wrong

(a) Completely non-porous soil can’t support roots and aeration.

(b) Porous soil drains too fast.

(c) Impervious soil waterlogs.

None.

🔒 Paddy needs slow-draining clay soils (puddling reduces percolation).