Assertion: Alluvial soil is ideal for growth of paddy, wheat, cereal and pulse crops. Reason: Alluvial soil is well-known for is capacity to hold moisture.
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Answer -
A is correct but R is incorrect .

Explanation -
Alluvial soil contains adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid and lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops. Not water-retention but this property makes it ideal for the growth of wheat, paddy, cereal and pulse crops.