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Match the following columns:
Column I (Fertilisers) Column II (P2O5 content %)
a. SSP 1. 40 - 48
b. TSP 2. 16 - 20
c. DAP 3. 20 - 30
d. Rock phosphate 4. 54

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Correct Answer: Option A
SSP (Single Super Phosphate) is the most popular phosphatic fertilizer. The percentage of P2O5 is approximately 16 - 20% in SSP.
TSP (Triple Super Phosphate), is a chemical fertilizer with a P2O5 content of over 40 - 48%.
DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) is a widely used phosphate-based fertilizer with a phosphorus content of 54%.
Rock phosphate is the phosphorite, is mined from clay deposits that contain phosphorus and is used to make organic phosphate fertilizers that many gardeners utilize. It contains 20 - 30% of P2O5.
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