Multiple choice

A farmer was advised to add quick lime (calcium oxide) to the soil to grow the plants well. Why did he add quick lime?

  1. Because it neutralises the acidity.

  2. Because it is a fertiliser.

  3. Because it increases the uptake of fertilisers.

  4. Because it allows better water absorption by roots.

  5. Because it reduces the alkalinity of the soil.
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Explanation

Quick lime helped to neutralise excess acidity in the soil.

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