Question

List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.

Answer 1

S. No.	Clayey soil	Sandy soil
1.	Ratio of fine particles is higher.	Ratio of large particles is higher.
2.	Soil retains water and becomes sticky and wet.	Loose particles, air permeate through the soil.
3.	Suitable for crops like paddy, wheat and gram.	Suitable for vegetables, peanuts and cotton cultivation
4.	Difficult to plough when wet.	Dries up easily. Cannot retain water