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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

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Robert has sandy soil in his fields. The ideal crop for his field is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Corn.

  • Sandy Soil is light, warm, and dry and tends to be acidic and low in nutrients.
  • They are often known as light soils due to their high proportion of sand and little clay.
  • Sandy Soil has a low percentage of organic material. Water travels through sandy soil very easily, so nutrients leach out quickly.
  • Vegetable plants that thrive in sandy soil are Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes, Lettuce, Collard greens, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Corn, Asparagus, Watermelon, Beans, and Cucumber.