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General Knowledge · Q926

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 926

Q926

Which one of the following elements is least likely to be found in commercial fertilisers?

A.
Nitrogen
B.
Phosphorous
C.
Potassium
D.
Silicon
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Fertilizers typically provide, in varying proportions: (i) six macronutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and sulfur (S); and (ii) eight micronutrients: boron (B), chlorine (Cl), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), zinc (Zn) and nickel (Ni).