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Which of the following substances can be used to treat alkaline soil?

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Compost

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Quick lime

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Baking soda

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Milk of magnesia

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Solution

The correct option is A Compost
An alkaline soil can be treated with compost (organic matter). Compost releases acids which neutralises the basic nature of the soil.
Quick lime, baking soda, and milk of magnesia are basic in nature. Thus, these cannot be used to treat an alkaline soil.

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