The Neem-coated Urea scheme is aimed at _________.

Enhancing the availability of nitrogen to crops to improve soil quality

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Promotion of increased use of urea in agriculture

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Promotion of organic farming

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Enhancing the availability of nitrogen to crops to improve soil quality
Neem coated urea will help improve soil health and make farming remunerative. Its implementing agency is Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It will regulate the use of urea, enhance the availability of nitrogen to crops and reduce the cost of cultivation.

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