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Manisha took a little bit of soil from her garden and mixed it with water. When she dipped a blue litmus in it, the litmus turned red. By adding which of the following to her garden will she get better plant growth?

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Hydrochloric acid
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Slaked lime
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Water
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Salt
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Solution

The correct option is A Slaked lime

Slaked lime is applied to acidic soils to regulate the soil's pH levels.

This allows for faster growth of crops by aiding the intake of nutrients and nitrogen by vegetation growing in the soil. It helps preserve stored fruits and vegetables when placed nearby in bags.

The bags absorb carbon dioxide emitted by the fruits and vegetables, regulating oxygen levels which prolongs their freshness.

Option B is correct.


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