Which soil is commonly associated with paddy cultivation in river valleys? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which soil is commonly associated with paddy cultivation in river valleys?

A. Desert Soil

B. Saline Soil

C. Alluvial Soil

D. Forest Soil

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Rice cultivation flourishes in fertile and moisture-retentive alluvial soils.

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