Moderate
What kind of nitrogenous (N) fertilizers should not be used for flooded soil:
Correct answer: D. Both B & C
- A. Ammonical
- B. Nitrate
- C. Ammonical-nitrate
- D. Both B & C
Explanation
Nitrate nitrogen is prone to denitrification under flooded, anaerobic conditions, causing gaseous nitrogen losses. Ammonium nitrate also contains nitrate, so it should likewise be avoided where flooding is expected.
Last updated
Practise Soil Science
377 free Soil Science MCQs from Agriculture, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Agriculture questions like this
Agriculture is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.