MPSC Rajyaseva 2024 GS Paper 1 — Question 66

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रासायनिक खतांच्या अतिवापरामुळे शेतजमिनीतील वाढलेल्या अम्लाचे उदासिनीकरण करण्यासाठी कोणते रसायन वापरतात ? / Which chemical compound is used to neutralize the acidity of soil increased due to excessive use of Chemical Fertilizers ?

(a)पोटेश / Potash

(b)चुन्याची निवळी / Lime water

(c)मिल्क ऑफ मॅग्नेशिया / Milk of magnesia

(d)अमोनियम हायड्रॉक्साइड / Ammonium hydroxide

1)फक्त (c) / Only (c)

2)फक्त (a) आणि (d) / Only (a) and (d)

3)फक्त (b) / Only (b)✓ Correct

4)वरील सर्व / All the above

Lime water (calcium hydroxide) or agricultural lime is basic in nature and is used to neutralize the excess acidity in soil caused by overuse of chemical fertilizers.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Highly relevant for agricultural state like Maharashtra where fertilizer management is crucial.

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