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pH of Soil

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Lime can be added to reduce the alkalinity of soil.

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

Plants cannot grow if the soil is too acidic or too alkaline. If soil is too acidic then lime can be added to neutralise it since lime is basic in nature. But if the soil is alkaline in nature then organic matter should be added and not lime.

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