Question

30. Choose the correct alternative from the choices given below for the following statements :
Urea is an important

• A. fuel
• B. preservative
• C. fertilizer
• D. food item

Answer 1

The correct option is C

fertilizer

Explanation for correct option:

(C)

• Fertilizer is a substance that is applied to soil or plant tissues to provide one or more important plant nutrients, the absorption of which promotes plant development.
• The Fertilizer contains the essential nutrients required by the plants including nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.
• Urea is an important Fertilizer.
  

Explanation for incorrect options:

(A)

Any substance that may produce heat and energy when burned is referred to as fuel. The heat energy released by fuels is used for a variety of purposes, such as cooking, heating, and a variety of industrial and manufacturing processes. Urea is not a fuel.
(B)

Preservation is the process of preserving food to avoid spoiling, food poisoning, and microbiological contamination. It is done to preserve food for a longer time.

(D)

Urea is not a food item.

Hence, Urea is an important fertilizer. So, Option (C) is the correct answer.