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Question: Ammonium nitrate (is mixed with limestone) is not used as fertiliser as such, because
[A].

it is hygroscopic and explosive in nature.

[B].

it is highly acidic in nature.

[C].

it is a liquid at room temperature.

[D].

its nitrogen content is very less.

Answer: Option A

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Question: Conditioners like finely divided peat are added to the fertiliser to
[A].

counteract burning.

[B].

avoid caking & hardening.

[C].

produce bulk.

[D].

increase its solubility.

Answer: Option B

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Question: Nitrogenous fertiliser is required
[A].

during the early stage of growth to promote development of stem and leaves.

[B].

for accelerating fruit formation in later stage of growth.

[C].

to lessen the effect of excessive potash application.

[D].

none of these.

Answer: Option A

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Question: Catalyst used in the oxidation of ammonia is
[A].

platinum-beryllium

[B].

platinum-rhodium

[C].

cobalt-molybdenum

[D].

platinum-molybdenum

Answer: Option B

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Question: Catalyst used in Haber’s process for ammonia production is
[A].

reduced iron oxide

[B].

nickel

[C].

vanadium pentoxide

[D].

silica gel

Answer: Option A

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Question: NPK means a __________ fertiliser.
[A].

mixed

[B].

potassic

[C].

liquid

[D].

solid

Answer: Option A

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Question: Electric furnace method for production of phosphorous uses phosphate rock
[A].

and phosphoric acid

[B].

and coke

[C].

and sulphuric acid

[D].

silica and coke

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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