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Calcium salts used as fertilizer is :

A. Calcium Carbide

B. Calcium Carbonate

C. Calcium Cyanide

D. Calcium Sulphate

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Sulphur (as sulphate) is a major plant nutrient, and is essential for crop growth. Calcium Sulphate (gypsum) is used to improve soil quality. Calcium sulphate acts as a pH buffer, which can contribute to neutralizing both soil alkalinity and acidity. It is mainly used for the reclamation of sodic soils through ion exchange (calcium replacing sodium).

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  1. Rakesh Roushan
    Rakesh Roushan:
    3 years ago

    Gypsum is used as fertilizer and to treat saline soil.

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