951UPPSC2008General ScienceEnglish
What percentage of phosphorus (P₂S₅) and Nitrogen (N) is present in DAP?
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Correct option: B — 18% N and 46% P₂O₅
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- 952UPSC1995General ScienceEnglish
Which one of the following is a mixed fertilizer?
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Correct option: C — Ammonium Sulphate
- 953UKPSC2010General ScienceEnglish
Which of the following is not a chemical fertilizer?
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Correct option: B — Sodium Sulphate
- 954UPPSC2015General ScienceEnglish
The most popular fertilizer for foliar application is
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Correct option: B — Urea
- 955TNPSC2019General ScienceEnglish
‘Humus’ is an example of
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Correct option: C — Organic colloids
- 956UPPSC2015General ScienceEnglish
The most suitable crop for green manuring is
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Correct option: C — Sunhemp
- 957UPPSC1998General ScienceEnglish
Assertion (A): Chemical fertilizers are necessary for the phosphorus need of plants. Reason (R): One metric tonne of organic manure can barely supply 2 or 3 kg of phosphorus. From the above statement, which is correct?
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Correct option: A — Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- 958UPSC2015General ScienceEnglish
What can be the impact of the excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. The proliferation of nitrogenfixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 2. The increase in the acidity of soil can take place. 3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground water can occur. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct option: C — Only 2 and 3
- 959MPPSC1991General ScienceEnglish
Which gas is used in fire extinguisher?
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Correct option: A — Carbon dioxide
- 960UKPSC2010General ScienceEnglish
In the ordinary fire extinguisher, carbon dioxide is generated by the reaction of
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Correct option: C — Sodium bicarbonate and dilute sulphuric acid
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