Geography
A farmer bought land in an area having poor rainfall, with soil which is suitable for dry farming. Name the type of soil available in this area. Which crops will he be able to grow there?
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Red soil is available in this area as this type of soil is formed in areas with poor rainfall.
Though red soil is suitable for cultivating almost all crop types, it is most suitable for growing vegetables, rice, ragi and tobacco. Groundnut and potatoes can be grown on coarse soils at higher levels and sugarcane on heavy clays at lower levels.
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