Lime is added to the soil, when it is too

Sandy

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Salty

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Alkaline

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Acidic

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Solution

The correct option is D Acidic
Soil is alkaline above 8 pH, acidic below 6 pH. In alkaline soil there is deficiency of zinc, manganese and iron. Most alkaline soils are also saline in nature. In acidic soils, calcium, magnesium and potassium are deficient while iron, manganese and aluminium are abundant. Slight acidity favours forest formation. Slight alkalinity favours grassland formation. Acidity is overcomed by treatment with lime. Alkalinity is treated with the help of gypsum.

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When the soil is too basic in nature, plants do not grow well in it. To improve its quality what must be added to the soil?
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When the soil is too basic, plants do not grow well in it. To improve its quality what must be added to the soil?

Q. Lime is added to soil which is

Q. When _______ lime is added to water it reacts vigorously to form slaked lime.

Lime can be added to reduce the alkalinity of soil.

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