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Agriculture · Q1057

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 1057

Q1057

The optimum pH of soil for rice cultivation is varies in range

A.
4 - 6
Answer
B.
5 - 6.5
C.
6 - 8
D.
7 - 9

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Rice cultivation is a submerged plantation, it requires specific clay or clay loam soil for water logging. The suitable soil pH for rice cultivation varies in the range of 4 - 6. It is slightly on the acidic side and rice is relatively tolerant of acid conditions and suited to the topographic sites on which such soil occurs.