What is added to the alkaline soil to make it neutral by farmers?

Lime

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Gypsum

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Salt

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Blue Vitriol

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Solution

The correct option is B Gypsum
Gypsum is added to the alkaline soil to make it neutral by farmers.
Gypsum is calcium sulphate dihydrate $C a S O_{4} . 2 H_{2} O$ .

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