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Some crops are suitable for growing in soil with slightly acidic nature. Which of the following can be added to the soil in order enhance the production of such crops?


A

Ammonium sulphate

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Slaked lime

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Sodium hydroxide

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D

Milk of Magnesia

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Solution

The correct option is A

Ammonium sulphate


The soil can be made slightly acidic by decreasing its pH. This can be done by using sulfur-based salts as these are acidic salts. Ammonium sulphate lowers the pH of the soil and will hence enhance the production of such crops.


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