Question

    Reclammation of acidic soils is done by the use of……………………..

    A Dolomite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Liming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Basic slag Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D CAN Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ·         Liming materials used are Calcium limestone, Dolomite, Quicklime, etc. ·         Basic slag can be substituted for lime. ·         Ammonium  sulphate  and  Ammonium  chloride  should  not  be  applied  to  acid  soils  but urea can be applied. ·         Calcium  Ammonium  Nitrate  (CAN)  is a  neutral  fertilizer  therefore, suitable for acidic soils.

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