Which types of soils are suitable for groundnut cultivation?
(A). Loose friable sandy loam soil well supplied with calcium
(B). Clayey or heavy soils
(C). Alkali soil
(D). Adequate drainage facility
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Groundnut pods develop underground.
Any soil that becomes hard or poorly drained (like clayey or alkaline soils) restricts peg entry and pod extraction, making loose sandy loam (A) and well-drained soil (D) the logical choices.