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Agriculture · Q912

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 912

Q912

Which is generally used for correcting soil acidity

A.
Gypsum
B.
Lime
Answer
C.
Iron pyrites
D.
Zinc

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The chemical nature of lime is basic and adding a basic substance to the acidic soil will neutralize the acid present and ultimately increase the pH value of the soil.
The most common neutralizing material used in agriculture is agricultural limestone as it is very economical and easily available.