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General Knowledge · Q888

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 888

Q888

Calcium salts used as fertilizer is :

A.
Calcium Carbide
B.
Calcium Carbonate
C.
Calcium Cyanide
D.
Calcium Sulphate
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Sulphur (as sulphate) is a major plant nutrient, and is essential for crop growth. Calcium Sulphate (gypsum) is used to improve soil quality. Calcium sulphate acts as a pH buffer, which can contribute to neutralizing both soil alkalinity and acidity. It is mainly used for the reclamation of sodic soils through ion exchange (calcium replacing sodium).