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Agriculture · Q535

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 535

Q535

CaCO3 (lime) is added to reclaim

A.
Alkaline soil
B.
Saline soil
C.
Laterite soil
D.
Acidic soil
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
CaCO3 (lime) is added to reclaim Acidic soil. it helps in balancing the pH level of acidic soil.
Liming is a desirable practice to overcome constraints of soil acidity for enhanced crop production. It involves the application of limestone, hydrated lime, chalk or other materials, which are rich in calcium and magnesium that can increase the soil pH through the improved base solution.