Farmers add slaked lime (Calcium hydroxide) to the soil. Which of the following is the correct explanation for this act?

To kill the weeds.

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To reduce the acidity of the soil.

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To increase the acidity of the soil.

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To increase the yield.

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Solution

The correct option is B
To reduce the acidity of the soil.

The soil becomes the acidic due to excessive use of fertilisers. Plants do not grow well if the soil is acidic or basic in nature. If the soil is too acidic then farmers treat it with quick lime or slaked lime to neutralise the effect and make the soil neutral so that plants can grow properly.

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