Question

Which one of the following fertilizers is known as 'Kisan Khad'?

• A. Urea
• B. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
• C. None of these
• D. Ammonium Sulfate

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate

Explanation for correct option

(B) Calcium Ammonium Nitrate

• Nitrogen is a nonmetallic element in Periodic Table Group 15.
• It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is the most abundant element in the Earth's atmosphere and is found in all living things.
• Nitrogen is the building block for thousands of chemical molecules.
• The majority of the known variants are generated from ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, and cyanogen.

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate

• Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) is a nitrogenous and calcareous fertiliser.
• It is composed of around 26% nitrogen.
• It is a neutral fertiliser with a pH of around 5-7 that is generally good for fruits and vegetables.
• Its easily accessible nitrogen in the ammonical form, CAN is a very effective fertiliser.
• It aids in the enhancement of the colour and carbohydrate content of fruits.
• It is known as farmer's compost or 'Kisan Khad' because it contains both calcium and nitrogen.

Explanation for incorrect options

• Calcium Ammonium Nitrate is known as 'Kisan Khad'
• Hence, all the other options (A), (C) and (D) are incorrect.

Therefore, the correct option is (B) Calcium Ammonium Nitrate.