Question

Which soil is used to make decorative articles and pots used for growing plants?
A.Multani Soil
B.Terracotta Soil
C.Shadu Soil
D.Kaolin (China Clay)

Answer 1

Hint:Different types of soil have different properties due to the presence of different minerals in them. The soil used is actually burnt soil or baked soil. It is a type of earthenware.

Complete step by step answer:
Multani Mitti is chemically called “montmorillonite”. It is a very soft clay consisting of the phyllosilicate group of minerals. But this is not used for growing plants.
Terracotta soil is not a type of soil, it is actually burnt soil or baked soil. It is a type of earthenware, a clay based, glazed or unglazed ceramic. Terracotta is the term mainly used for sculpture made of earthenware and for various practical uses including vessels and flower pots.
Shadu soil is a clayey soil with very fine soil particles. It has less air space and hence less capillarity. Therefore, there is less availability of water to the roots of the plants.
Lastly the kaolin or the China clay is also known by the name kaolinite. It is a layered silicate mineral containing aluminium in silica sheets. This is used to make tiles, for cosmetic applications, as adsorbents, in paints, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is Terracotta, option B.

Note:
The different types of soil have different uses. The montmorillonite soil or the multani mitti has different types of minerals and is used for cosmetic applications. Shadu soil is used to make idols of gods and goddesses. China Clay is used for a plethora of applications.