Question

Dinesh is a farmer. He got pH of his soil tested and followed advice of Agricultural Scientists of 'Kissan Centre' in growing crops. He got better quality of crops this year. Answer the following questions. 

(i) Why should we get our soil tested? 

(ii) If soil has pH less than 7, how can we make it neutral? 

(iii) What values are possessed by Dinesh?

Answer 1

(i) Plants need a specific pH test, so that we can regularly check the pH range of the soil which is very important for its healthy growth. 

a. By knowing the pH range, we can determine the appropriate amount of fertilizers to use so that the production of crop may be occurred instantly. 

b. The soil pH is important because it affects the presence of nutrients in the soil. 

(ii) If the soil has pH less than 7, we can make it neutral by using calcium carbonate (limestone) It increases the pH of soil. 

(iii) Dinesh is concern and aware.