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Agriculture · Q102

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 102

Q102

Potassic fertiliser containing maximum quantity of potash is

A.
Murate of potash
Answer
B.
Potassium nitrate
C.
Sulphate of potash
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Potassic fertilizer containing the maximum quantity of potash is a Muriate of potash.
Muriate of potash (potassium chloride). It usually contains 60% K2O. It is the most common source of potash for farm use and is also the main potash ingredient for compound fertilizers containing potassium.
Potash is essential for plant growth and quality. It plays a vital role in the production of proteins and sugars.