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Match the following columns:
Column I (Fertilisers) Column II (N- content %)
a. Sodium nitrate 1. 13
b. Calcium nitrate 2. 16
c. Potassium nitrate 3. 15
d. Urea 4. 46

A. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2

B. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3

C. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2

D. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Sodium nitrate supplies water supplies a water-soluble form of nitrogen without altering the pH of the soil. It contains 16% of nitrogen.

Calcium nitrate fertilizer is a water-soluble chemical solution that provides plants with supplemental calcium and nitrogen. Its nitrogen content is about 15%.

Potassium nitrate fertilizer is a water-soluble fertilizer with high potassium and nitrogen content along with an optimal amount of sodium, its nitrogen content is 13%.

Urea is the most important nitrogenous fertilizer and is widely used also because of its high Nitrogen content which is about 46%.

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