Main objective of puddling in paddy is to

A. Create impermeable layer in the soil

B. Destroy insect pests

C. Mix the fertiliser in the soil

D. None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Puddling is the tillage of rice paddies while submerged, it is an ancient practice that is used to prepare the field for rice cultivation. Earlier it was done by buffalo or ox, nowadays with the advancement of technologies, tractors are used. This practice reduces the percolation rate of water and creates an impermeable layer by churning the clay particles.