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    Question

    Urea, as a fertilizer, can lead to certain issues in soil management if overused. Which of the following is a potential problem of excessive urea application?

    A Buttoning disorder in cauliflower Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nitrogen leaching and soil acidification Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Deflocculation of soil particles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Waterlogging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Soil salination Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Excessive use of urea can lead to nitrogen leaching into groundwater and soil acidification, which can affect long-term soil health.

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