Description : NPK fertiliser is a __________ fertiliser. (A) Complex (B) Mixed (C) Nitrogenous (D) Phosphatic
Last Answer : (B) Mixed
Description : Urea is a __________ fertiliser. (A) Nitrogenous (B) Potassic (C) Phosphatic (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Nitrogenous
Description : The most suitable fertiliser for accelerating seeding or fruit formation in later stages of plant growth is __________ fertiliser. (A) Nitrogenous (B) Phosphatic (C) Potassic (D) None of these
Description : ch of the following fertilisers is needed for promoting the development of leaves and stems during early stages of plant growth? (A) Nitrogenous fertiliser (B) Potassic fertiliser (C) Phosphatic fertiliser (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Nitrogenous fertilise
Description : Which of the following fertilisers is required for the development of fibrous materials of the plants and of the sugar of vegetable & fruits? (A) Nitrogenous fertilisers (B) Phosphatic fertilisers (C) Potassic fertiliser (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Potassic fertiliser
Description : Nitro-phosphate (manufactured at Trombay-India) is a __________ fertiliser. (A) Mixed (B) Complex (C) Highly hygroscopic (D) Highly explosive
Last Answer : (B) Complex
Description : Which of the following is not a mixed fertiliser? (A) Nitrophosphate (B) Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) (C) Ammonium phosphate (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
Description : Rock phosphate used for the production of phosphatic fertiliser is mined at (INDIA): (A) Amjhor (Jharkhand) (B) Talcher (Orissa) (C) Bailladella (M.P.) (D) Kiriburu (Bihar)
Last Answer : (A) Amjhor (Jharkhand)
Description : A phosphatic fertiliser contains 16% P2O5 . It could be (A) Dicalcium phosphate (B) Superphosphate (C) Triple superphosphate (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Superphosphate
Description : ________ content of the phosphate rock is the pollutant of primary interest in a phosphatic fertiliser plant. (A) Calcium (B) Fluorine (C) Phosphorous (D) Sulphur
Last Answer : (B) Fluorine
Description : Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) is (A) A mixed fertiliser (B) A straight fertiliser (C) A complex fertiliser (D) Not a fertiliser; it is an explosive
Last Answer : (C) A complex fertiliser
Description : Ammonium sulphate fertiliser is (A) The highest concentration nitrogenous fertiliser (B) The best fertiliser for paddy (C) A basic fertiliser (D) A neutral fertiliser
Last Answer : (B) The best fertiliser for paddy
Description : Urea (a nitrogenous fertiliser) is produced from carbon dioxide and (A) Nitric acid (B) Ammonia (C) Ammonium nitrate (D) Nitric oxide
Last Answer : (B) Ammonia
Description : A nitrogenous fertiliser contains 20% N2 . It could be (A) Ammonium nitrate (B) Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) (C) Urea (D) Ammonium chloride
Description : Which one of the following is used as a nitrogenous fertiliser, as a weed killer in the onion fields and for correcting acidic soils? (A) Urea (B) CAN (C) Ammonium sulphate (D) Calcium cyanamide
Last Answer : (D) Calcium cyanamide
Description : Nitrogen content of a nitrogenous fertiliser is 35%. It could be (A) Urea (B) Ammonium nitrate (C) Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) (D) Ammonium sulphate
Last Answer : (B) Ammonium nitrate
Description : Phosphatic fertiliser is graded based on its __________ content. (A) P2O3 (B) PCl5 (C) P2O5 (D) H3PO4
Last Answer : (C) P2O5
Description : Which is the best fertiliser for paddy? (A) Ammonium sulphate (B) Nitro-phosphate (C) Superphosphate (D) Potassium nitrate
Last Answer : (A) Ammonium sulphate
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Dehydration of ammonium carbamate to produce urea is endothermic (B) Direct use of liquid ammonia as a fertiliser for a tropical country like India ... manufacture of ortho-phosphoric acid (D) Phosphate rock when reacted with dilute H2SO4 produces superphosphate
Last Answer : (B) Direct use of liquid ammonia as a fertiliser for a tropical country like India is suitable
Description : 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
Last Answer : (A) It is hygroscopic and explosive in nature
Description : Fertiliser value of a nitrogenous fertiliser is expressed in terms of its __________ content. (A) N2 (B) KNO3 (C) NO2 (D) NHO3
Last Answer : (A) N2
Description : Nitrogen oxides (NOx ) is not produced in the __________ industry. (A) Nitric acid making (B) Nitrogenous fertiliser (C) Detergent (D) Any of these
Last Answer : (C) Detergent
Description : Which of the following helps in the 'greening process' of crops? (a) Sunshine (b) Phosphatic fertilizers (c) Nitrogenous fertilezers (d) Potassic fertilizers
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Urea is a - (1) Sodium fertilizer (2) Phosphatic fertilizer (3) Nitrogenous fertilizer (4) Potassium fertilizer
Last Answer : (3) Nitrogenous fertilizer Explanation: More than 90% of world production of urea is destined for use as a nitrogen-release fertilizer. Urea has the highest nitrogen content of all solid nitrogenous fertilizers in common use.
Description : Urea is a (1) Sodium fertilizer (2) Phosphatic fertilizer (3) Nitrogenous fertilizer (4) Potassium fertilizer
Last Answer : Nitrogenous fertilizer
Description : Calcium ammonium nitrate (a fertiliser) is dried in a __________ dryer. (A) Rotary (B) Vacuum (C) Tunnel (D) Tray
Last Answer : (A) Rotary
Description : __________ is not a fertiliser. (A) Calcium ammonium nitrate (B) Ferrous sulphate (C) Liquid ammonia (D) Ammonium sulphate
Last Answer : (B) Ferrous sulphate
Description : 150. Nitrogen content in ammonium sulphate (a fertiliser) is around __________ percent. (A) 5 (B) 20 (C) 50 (D) 65
Last Answer : (B) 20
Description : __________ is the most suitable fertiliser for paddy. (A) Urea (B) Ammonium sulphate (C) Superphosphate (D) Potassium nitrate
Last Answer : (B) Ammonium sulphate
Description : Which of the ‘complex fertilizer’? 1) Ammonium sulphate nitrate 2) Single superphosphate 3) Ammonium phosphate 4) Calcium ammonium nitrate
Last Answer : 3) Ammonium phosphate
Description : C/H ratio (by weight) of naphtha used in nitrogenous fertiliser making is about (A) 2 (B) 6 (C) 13 (D) 20
Last Answer : (B) 6
Description : Steam reforming of naphtha is a source of hydrogen production for nitrogenous fertiliser industry. What is the usual ratio of steam to carbon maintained in the process of steam reforming of naphtha? (A) 1.5 : 1 (B) 3.5 : 1 (C) 10 : 1 (D) 15 : 1
Last Answer : (B) 3.5 : 1
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Loamy soil is the best soil for vigorous plant growth, while the clayey soil is solid and hence the plant roots penetrate with difficulty (B) Large ... vegetables (D) Cereal crops grown on alkaline soil absorb higher amount of fluorides thereby spreading fluorosis
Last Answer : (C) Application of large excess of Potassic fertiliser in soil increases the valuable carotene in fruits and vegetables
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) All the nitrogenous fertilisers are not soluble in water (B) A straight fertiliser contains only one nutrient (C) Calcium cyanamide is used as weed killer in onion fields (D) The phosphorous nutrient makes the plant stem stronger and increases its branches
Last Answer : (A) All the nitrogenous fertilisers are not soluble in water
Description : Nitrogenous fertiliser is required (A) During the early stage of growth to promote development of stem andleaves (B) For accelerating fruit formation in later stage of growth (C) To lessen the effect of excessive potash application (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) During the early stage of growth to promote development of stem andleaves
Description : Largest capacity nitrogenous fertiliser plants (2700 tons of NH3 per day) (2 Nos.) in India are located at (A) Thal-Vaishet (under RCF in Maharashtra) and Hazira (under IFFCO in Gujarat) (B) Talcher (Orissa) ... ) and Talcher (Orissa) both under FCI (D) Haldia (W.B) and Namrup (Assam) both under HFC
Last Answer : (A) Thal-Vaishet (under RCF in Maharashtra) and Hazira (under IFFCO in Gujarat)
Description : Hydrogen gas is not produced commercially (for nitrogenous fertiliser manufacture) by (A) Iron-steam reaction (B) Electrolysis of water (C) Steam reforming of naphtha (D) Its cryogenic separation from coke oven gas
Last Answer : (A) Iron-steam reaction
Description : Which of the following is the costliest source of getting hydrogen on commercial scale for the manufacture of nitrogenous fertiliser? (A) Coal gasification (B) Steam reforming of naphtha (C) Electrolysis of water (D) Coke oven gas
Last Answer : (C) Electrolysis of water
Description : Which of the following phosphatic fertilizer is useful in groundnut crop ? (A) D.A.P. (B) Rock Phosphate (C) Triple Super-Phosphate (TSP) (D) Single Super Phosphate (S.S.P.)
Last Answer : (D) Single Super Phosphate (S.S.P.)
Description : What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. 3. Increased availability of ... 1, 2 and 4 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Last Answer : c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Description : NPK means a __________ fertiliser. (A) Mixed (B) Potassic (C) Liquid (D) Solid
Last Answer : (A) Mixed
Description : In calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertiliser (A) Nitrate nitrogen is quick acting (B) Ammoniacal nitrogen is quick acting (C) Nitrate nitrogen is slower acting (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Nitrate nitrogen is quick acting
Description : Ammonium nitrate (a fertiliser) is coated with limestone powder to (A) Increase its nitrogen content (B) Cut down its production cost (C) Avoid the risk of explosion (D) Add extra nutrient as fertiliser
Last Answer : (C) Avoid the risk of explosion
Description : A fertiliser contains 82% N2 . It could be (A) Urea (B) Liquid NH3 (C) Ammonium nitrate (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Liquid NH3
Description : Fertiliser produced during soda ash manufacture by dual process is ammonium (A) Chloride (B) Sulphate (C) Nitrate (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Chloride
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Nitrogen is normally supplied in fertiliser either in Ammoniacal or the nitrate form, from which the soil takes it up in the form of ammonium ions ornitrate ... nitrate fertiliser is obtained as a by-product in an integrated steel plant having by-product coke ovens
Last Answer : (D) Ammonium nitrate fertiliser is obtained as a by-product in an integrated steel plant having by-product coke ovens
Description : Fertiliser plant making ammonium sulphate employing gypsumammonia reaction (usual practice is to use ammonia and sulphuric acid) is located in India at (A) Rourkela (under SAIL) (B) Bokaro (under SAIL) (C) Sindri (under FCI) (D) Baroda (under G.S.F.C.)
Last Answer : (C) Sindri (under FCI)
Description : Which is the most suitable fertiliser for paddy? (A) CAN (B) Ammonium sulphate (C) Ammonium nitrate (D) Superphosphate
Description : Which fertiliser is made (using coke oven gas) in by products plant of an integrated steel plant? (A) Urea (B) CAN (C) Ammonium sulphate (D) Superphosphate
Last Answer : (C) Ammonium sulphate
Description : Reaction of Cresylic acid with __________ produces Tricresyl phosphate.. (A) Phosphorous pentoxide (B) Phosphorous oxychloride (C) Ammonium phosphate (D) Calcium phosphate
Last Answer : (B) Phosphorous oxychloride