Description : what kind of soil is treated with gypsum to make it suitable for cropping---? A. Alkaline (Answer) B. Acidic C. Waterlogged D. Soil with excessive clay content
Last Answer : A. Alkaline (Answer)
Description : Excessive use of chemical fertilisers causes shrivelling of the roots and wilting of the plant, because the (A) Osmotic pressure of the soil water becomes less than that of the plant sap (B) Soil ... pressure of the soil water becomes higher than that of the plant sap (D) Soil becomes too acidic
Last Answer : (C) Osmotic pressure of the soil water becomes higher than that of the plant sa
Description : Gypsum is used for improvement of: (1) Alkaline soils (2) Saline soils (3) (3) Podsols (4) (4) Acidic soils
Last Answer : (2) Saline soils Explanatioqn: Gypsum is calcium sulfate which is essential to the sustainability of most irrigated soils. Irrigated land eventually leads to sodieity and salinity unless extreme care is ... improves sodic (saline) soils by removing sodium from the soil and replacing it with calcium.
Description : Gypsum is used for improvement of: (1) Alkaline soils (2) Saline soils (3) Podsols (4) Acidic soils
Last Answer : Saline soils
Description : Which type of N-fertilizer is suitable for water-logged soil? a) Zinc Phosphet b) Ammonium Sulphate c) Calcium d) Potassium Nitrate
Last Answer : b) Ammonium Sulphate
Description : For reclamation of alkaline soil — is used. a. Lime b. Calcium carbonate c. Gypsum d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Gypsum
Description : Wrought iron is a suitable material of construction for handling __________ solutions (A) Dilute acidic (B) Concentrated acidic (C) Alkalis & alkaline (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Alkalis & alkaline
Description : Wrought iron is a suitable material of construction for handling __________ solutions. (A) Dilute acidic (B) Concentrated acidic (C) Alkalis & alkaline (D) None of these
Description : A few drops of sap were collected by cutting across a plant stem by a suitable method. The sap was tested chemically. Which one of the following test results indicates that it is phloem sap? (a) Acidic (b) Alkaline (c) Low refractive index (d) Absence of sugar
Last Answer : (b) Alkaline
Description : Which of the following can be used to correct acidic soil? (a) Gypsum (b) Lime (c) Vegetable compost (d) Calcium superphosphate
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Crude oil is sometimes termed sweet because it is – (1) sweet in taste due to dissolved sugars (2) mildly sweet due to low sulphur content (3) less acidic (4) less alkaline
Last Answer : (2) mildly sweet due to low sulphur content Explanation: Crude oil is sometimes termed sweet amount of hydrogen sulphide and Carbon dioxide.
Description : Crude oil is sometimes termed sweet because it is : (1) sweet in taste due to dissolved sugars (2) mildly sweet due to low sulphur content (3) less acidic (4) less alkaline
Last Answer : mildly sweet due to low sulphur content
Description : Very alkaline clay soil
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : What type of soil is good for hydrangeas? Should the soil be more acidic or alkaline?
Description : does veronica prefer a acidic soil or alkaline?
Last Answer : alkaline ph 7.0
Description : Which of the following soil is most suited for tea plantation ? [UP PCS 2002] (a) acidic (b) alkaline (c) alluvial (d) regur
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which type of soil is found near the canal banks ?(A) Acidic and alkaline (B) Acidic (C) Alkaline (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Alkaline
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A soil having pH value more than 7 is an acidic soil (B) A soil having pH value less than 7 is an acidic soil (C) A soil ... more than 7 is an alkaline soil (D) A soil containing chemicals for the manufacture of Portland cement is preferred
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Pile foundations are suitable for (A) Water logged soils (B) Soft rocks (C) Compact soils (D) Multi-storeyed buildings
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Determination of water content of a soil sample suspected to contain gypsum is made by drying the sample for longer period at a temperature not more than (A) 60°C (B) 80°C (C) 100°C (D) 110°C
Last Answer : (B) 80°C
Description : Which of the following mineral is used in cement industry and plaster of paris? A. Marble B. China Clay C. Gypsum D. Fire Clay
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : Which mineral is mostly found in northern and western mountains of Pakistan? A. Chromite B. Lime-stone C. China Clay D. Gypsum
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : Hyderabad has deposits of _____. A. Chromite B. Gypsum C. Fire Clay D. Lime-stone
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : Which of the following mineral is used for food and in chemical industries? A. Fire Clay B. Chromite C. Rock Salt D. Gypsum
Description : Minerals Hyderabad has deposits of _____. A. Chromite B. Gypsum C. Fire Clay D. Lime-stone
Description : Which one of the following is used in large quantities in Cement Industry? (1) Gypsum (2) Limestone (3) Coal (4) Clay
Last Answer : (2) Limestone Explanation: Limestone, as used by the minerals industry, is any rock composed mostly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Limestone is used to produce Portland cement, as aggregate ... products, making it a truly versatile commodity. Portland cement is essential to the building industry.
Description : Chemical composition of cement is – (1) Limestone and Clay (2) Limestone, Clay and Gypsum (3) Limestone and Gypsum (4) Clay and Gypsum
Last Answer : (2) Limestone, Clay and Gypsum Explanation: The two important raw materials used for the preparation of cement are : • Limestone : The chemical formula of limestone is CaCO3 and it is used in the manufacture of cement just to provide CaO.
Description : Which is/ are the important raw materials in cement industry? (1) Limestone (2) Gypsum and Clay (3) Clay (4) Limestone and Clay
Last Answer : (4) Limestone and Clay Explanation: Limestone Claimed Clay Cement is a low-carbon alternative to the standard Portland cement. LC3 can reduce CO2 emissions related to cement manufacturing of cement by reducing the amount of clinker, replacing it with limestone and claimed clays.
Description : Ordinary Portland cement is manufactured from (A) Lime stone and clay (B) Gypsum and lime (C) Pozzolana (D) Lime, pozzolana and clay
Description : Chemical composition of cement is (1) Limestone and Clay (2) Limestone, Clay and Gypsum (3) Limestone and Gypsum (4) Clay and Gypsum
Last Answer : Limestone, Clay and Gypsum
Description : Rice varieties suitable for Saline-alkaline soil are
Last Answer : Ans.CSR-10, CSR-13, CSR-27
Description : How can I amend clay soil to make it suitable for vegetable gardening
Last Answer : Start out by adding grass clippings, tree leaves or any other compostable materials. Also you can add ashes to help out. Got a stable near you? Take a trash can at a time over and ask to ... university for testing. They can tell you exactly what you need to add to your soil for optimal growing.
Description : In context to agriculture what is Fallow Land ? a. Fallowing is the process to make the soil rich in phosphorus b. Agricultural land which is added with organic matter to reduce its ... . Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil's natural nutrient balance can be restored
Last Answer : d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s natural nutrient balance can be restored.
Description : In context to agriculture what is Fallow Land ? a. Fallowing is the process to make the soil rich in phosphorus b. Agricultural land which is added with organic matter to reduce its ... Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil's natural nutrient balance can be restored.
Last Answer : d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s natural nutrient balance can be restored
Description : Which of the following soil type is most suitable for garlic cultivation ? (A) Loamy sand (B) Sandy loam (C) Loam (D) Clay
Last Answer : (B) Sandy loam
Description : Select the correct statement . a. Tensiometer is used in frequently irrigated crop for irrigation scheduling b. Tensiometer is sensitive upto 0.85 bars of soil moisture c. Tensiometer is not suitable in Clay soil d. All of these
Last Answer : d. All of these
Description : The process of mixing up of salt and water resulting to form an acidic or alkaline solution known as?
Last Answer : Hydrolysis
Description : Light water' used as a coolant in nuclear reactor is nothing but (A) Ordinary water (B) Mildly acidic (pH = 6) water (C) Mildly alkaline (pH = 8) water (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Ordinary water
Description : Water having pH value as 6, is (A) Alkaline (B) Acidic (C) Neutral (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Acidic
Description : If pH value of water is (A) 7 water it is said to be neutral (B) Less than 7 it is said to be acidic (C) More than 7 it is said to be alkaline (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Copper pipes are highly resistant to acidic and alkaline water (B) Wrought iron pipes are lighter than cast iron pipes (C) Wrought iron pipes corrode quickly and are less durable (D) All the above
Description : In case of water logged lands a. The soil ports are saturated within a depth of 1 m b. The soil ports are situated within a depth of 60 cm c. The soil ports are situated within a depth of 40 cm b. D.The soil ports are saturated up to the root zone of the crop
Last Answer : D.The soil ports are saturated up to the root zone of the crop
Description : Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is (A) Compressible (B) Water logged (C) Made up (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The bearing capacity of a water logged soil, may be improved by (A) Grouting (B) Chemical action (C) Drainage (D) Compaction
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by (A) Compacting the soil (B) Draining the soil (C) Increasing the depth of foundation (D) Grouting
Last Answer : Option B