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Agriculture · Q155

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 155

Q155

Kisan khad (CAN) contains

A.
20.6% N
B.
25 - 28% N
Answer
C.
20% N
D.
15 - 16% N

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
CAN is the Calcium Ammonium Nitrate, also known as Kisan Khad. It contains around 8% calcium and 25% - 28% of Nitrogen. Mostly preferred for use on acidic soil, as the calcium present in it prevents the development of acidity in the soil.