Which of the following crops is NOT suitable to be grown in laterite soils?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Jute.
Jute is not suitable for laterite soils because it requires fertile alluvial soil with high moisture content, which is typically found in the floodplains of West Bengal, Assam, and Bihar. Laterite soils, on the other hand, are nutrient-poor (low in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and acidic in nature, making them unsuitable for jute cultivation.