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  1. Though liquid ammonia itself is a fertiliser (with 82% nitrogen content) yet it is commonly not used as such in a tropical country like India, because it

  2. A.
    has a pungent smell.
    B.
    vaporises at normal temperature.
    C.
    is toxic and highly corrosive.
    D.
    is in short supply.

  3. Rock phosphate used for the production of phosphatic fertiliser is mined at

  4. A.
    Amjhor (Jharkhand)
    B.
    Talchar (Orissa)
    C.
    Bailladella (M.P.)
    D.
    Kiriburu (Bihar)

  5. CaH4(PO4)2 is the chemical formula of

  6. A.
    superphosphate
    B.
    triple superphosphate
    C.
    calcium phosphate
    D.
    meta phosphoric acid

  7. Nitro-phosphate (manufactured at Trom-bay) is a __________ fertiliser.

  8. A.
    mixed
    B.
    complex
    C.
    highly hygroscopic
    D.
    highly explosive

  9. Conversion of yellow phosphorus to red phosphorous is done in retorts at 250-450°C in the

  10. A.
    presence of an inert atmosphere.
    B.
    presence of a reducing atmosphere.
    C.
    absence of air.
    D.
    presence of an oxidising atmosphere.

  11. Leaching of phosphate rock by strong __________ acid produces phosphoric acid.

  12. A.
    sulphuric
    B.
    hydrochloric
    C.
    either (a) or (b)
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b)

  13. In natural gas, the C/H ratio (by weight) varies in the range of

  14. A.
    3-4
    B.
    8-10
    C.
    15-17
    D.
    20-25

  15. Which of the following fertilisers is needed for promoting the development of leaves and stems during early stages of plant growth ?

  16. A.
    Nitrogeneous fertiliser
    B.
    Potassic fertiliser
    C.
    Phosphatic fertiliser
    D.
    None of these

  17. Which of the following set of conditions is favourable for the maximum yield of ammonia by Haber's process ?

  18. A.
    High pressure, low reactants concentration, high temperature.
    B.
    High pressure, low reactants concentration, low temperature.
    C.
    High pressure, high reactants concentration, low temperature.
    D.
    Low pressure, high reactants concentration, low temperature.

  19. Prilling of urea should be accomplished (in a sprayer) just above the melting point of urea with minimum of retention time, otherwise it will result in

  20. A.
    low bulk density product
    B.
    biuret formation
    C.
    non-spherical prills
    D.
    substantially wet non-flowing and sticky product