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Which of the following nitrogenous fertilisers has the highest percentage of nitrogen?
Options
A. Calcium nitrate
B. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
C. Urea
D. Ammonium sulphate
Correct Answer
Urea
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1. An increase in the NH
3
/CO
2
ratio in urea manufacture results in
Options
A. increased degree of conversion of CO
2
to urea.
B. decreased degree of conversion of NH
3
to urea.
C. decreased yield of urea.
D. decreased specific volume of molten mass.
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Correct Answer: increased degree of conversion of CO
2
to urea.
2. Iron is not used alone as a catalyst in ammonia synthesis, because
Options
A. its activity declines rapidly, if heated to above 520°C.
B. it decomposes ammonia.
C. it gets oxidised above 500°C.
D. none of these.
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Correct Answer: its activity declines rapidly, if heated to above 520°C.
3. Bio-fertilisers are cheaper, renewable and pollution free. They improve the __________ of the soil.
Options
A. nutrient supply
B. texture
C. water holding capacity
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
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Correct Answer: all (a), (b) and (c)
4. The main constituent of rock phosphate is
Options
A. mono-calcium phosphate
B. di-calcium phosphate
C. fluorspar
D. none of these
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Correct Answer: di-calcium phosphate
5. Nitrolime is chemically known as
Options
A. calcium nitrate
B. ammonium nitrate
C. calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
D. none of these
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Correct Answer: calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
6. Which of the following solvents is used for the extraction of H
3
PO
4
from CaCl
2
solution during manufacture of ortho-phosphoric acid by wet process employing hydrochloric acid leaching?
Options
A. Iso propyl alcohol
B. Butyl alcohol
C. Toluene
D. Hexane
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Correct Answer: Butyl alcohol
7. Which of the following does not come under the category of 'micro-nutrient' for plant growth?
Options
A. Chlorine
B. Iron
C. Boron
D. Carbon
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Correct Answer: Carbon
8. Reaction of cresylic acid with __________ produces tricresyl phosphate.
Options
A. phosphorous pentoxide
B. phosphorous oxychloride
C. ammonium phosphate
D. calcium phosphate
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Correct Answer: phosphorous oxychloride
9. __________ is required more for leafy crops.
Options
A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorous
C. Potassium
D. Carbon
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Correct Answer: Nitrogen
10. Monte catini process is a widely used process for the manufacture of
Options
A. urea
B. calcium ammonium nitrate
C. triple superposphate
D. none of these
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Correct Answer: urea
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