CuriousTab
Search
CuriousTab
Home
Aptitude
Computer
C Programming
C# Programming
C++ Programming
Database
Java Programming
Networking
Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Technical Drawing
GK
Current Affairs
General Knowledge
Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Non Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Verbal Reasoning
Exams
AIEEE
Bank Exams
CAT
GATE
IIT JEE
TOEFL
Jobs
Analyst
Bank PO
Database Administrator
IT Trainer
Network Engineer
Project Manager
Software Architect
Discussion
Home
‣
Chemical Engineering
‣
Fertiliser Technology
Comments
Question
Urea is a better fertilizer than ammonium sulphate, because
Options
A. it is cheaper.
B. nitrogen content is higher.
C. it is not poisonous.
D. it is easy to manufacture.
Correct Answer
nitrogen content is higher.
Fertiliser Technology problems
Search Results
1. In an ammonia plant, the purge off is essential to
Options
A. maintain inert gas concentration within a limit.
B. remove excess poisonous gases.
C. maintain H
2
: N
2
ratio at 3 :1.
D. remove uncondensed ammonia vapour.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: maintain H
2
: N
2
ratio at 3 :1.
2. Out of the following, N
2
content is minimum in
Options
A. urea
B. ammonium nitrate
C. ammonium sulphate
D. ammonium chloride
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: ammonium sulphate
3. In the manufacture of orthophosphoric acid by strong H
2
SO
4
leaching wet process, keeping the reactor temperature above 100°C, results in the formation of undesriable
Options
A. CaSO
4
.
H
2
O and CaSO
4
crystals
B. pyrophosphoric acid
C. metaphosphoric acid
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: CaSO
4
.
H
2
O and CaSO
4
crystals
4. Which of the following fertilisers is required for the development of fibrous materials of the plants and of the sugar of vegetable & fruits?
Options
A. Nitrogenous fertilisers
B. Phosphatic fertilisers
C. Potassic fertiliser
D. None of these
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: Potassic fertiliser
5. P
2
O
5
content in superphosphate is about __________ percent.
Options
A. 30-35
B. 15-20
C. 65-70
D. 85-90
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 15-20
6. A mixture of phosphate rock __________ is heated in an electric furnace to produce phosphorous.
Options
A. salt & coke
B. sand & coke
C. and coke
D. and sand
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: sand & coke
7. Excessive use of chemical fertilisers causes shrivelling of the roots and wilting of the plant, because the
Options
A. osmotic pressure of the soil water becomes less than that of the plant sap.
B. soil becomes too alkaline.
C. osmotic pressure of the soil water becomes higher than that of the plant sap.
D. soil becomes too acidic.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: osmotic pressure of the soil water becomes higher than that of the plant sap.
8. Potassic fertilisers
Options
A. are useful during early stage of the plant growth.
B. stimulate early growth and accelerate seeding.
C. help in development of starches of potatoes and grain.
D. none of these.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: help in development of starches of potatoes and grain.
9. Dehydration of ammonium carbamate to yield urea is a/an __________ reaction.
Options
A. exothermic
B. endothermic
C. autocatalytic
D. catalytic
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: endothermic
10. Heating of coke, sand & phosphate rock in an electric furnace is done for the manufacture of
Options
A. phosphoric acid.
B. superphosphate.
C. phosphorous.
D. triple superphosphate.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: phosphorous.
Comments
There are no comments.
Enter a new Comment
Save
More in Chemical Engineering:
Chemical Engineering Basics
Chemical Engineering Plant Economics
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Chemical Process
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Fertiliser Technology
Fluid Mechanics
Fuels and Combustion
Furnace Technology
Heat Transfer
Mass Transfer
Materials and Construction
Mechanical Operations
Nuclear Power Engineering
Petroleum Refinery Engineering
Polymer Technology
Process Control and Instrumentation
Process Equipment and Plant Design
Refractory Technology
Stoichiometry