Geography
In what way is Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta suitable for jute cultivation?
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Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta has loamy soil which is most suitable for jute production as the clay particles of loam help to hold the plant nutrients preventing them from getting washed away by water.
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