Question

Which one of the following fertilizers is known as 'Kisan Khad'?; 1) Urea; 2) Calcium Ammonium Nitrate; 3) None of these; 4) Ammonium Sulphate

Answer 1

2. calcium Ammonium Nitrate

calcium Ammonium Nitrate is one of the following fertilizers is known as kisan Khad

Answer 2

Answer:

The fertilizer known as ‘Kisan Khad’ is Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN).

Explanation:

• CAN is a Calcareous and Nitrogenous fertilizer.
• It consists of about 26% nitrogen.
• It is a neutral fertilizer with a pH of about 5-7 and is mostly suitable for fruits and vegetables, especially to enhance the nutrient content and the color.
• It is commercially prepared from ground limestone.
• CAN is a highly efficient fertilizer because of its readily available nitrogen in the ammonical form.
• It granulates the soil well by anti-caking. CAN is applied to farmlands and greenhouse plantations.

• It helps to enhance color and carbohydrate content of fruits.

• Since it has both calcium and nitrogen, it is called as the farmer’s compost or the ‘Kisan Khad’.