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Fertiliser Technology MCQs : This section focuses on the "Fertiliser Technology". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Fertiliser Technology skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.




Question 1

(CH3 C6 H4)3 PO4 is the chemical formula of

A. triple superphosphate
B. tricresyl phosphate
C. flourapatite
D. superphosphate

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Question 2

Action of phosphoric acid on rock phosphate produces

A. superphosphate
B. triple superphosphate
C. nitrophosphate
D. diammonium phosphate

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Question 3

Ammonia synthesis gas is produced from natural gas by

A. thermal cracking
B. steam reforming
C. partial oxidation
D. hydrogenation

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Question 4

Ammonium nitrate (a fertiliser) is coated with limestone powder to

A. increase its nitrogen content.
B. cut down its production cost.
C. avoid the risk of explosion.
D. add extra nutrient as fertiliser.

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Question 5

Ammonium sulphate can be produced by reacting gypsum with

A. ammonia
B. ammonium carbonate
C. nitric acid
D. none of these

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Question 6

Ammonium sulphate fertiliser is

A. the highest concentration nitrogenous fertiliser.
B. the best fertiliser for paddy.
C. a basic fertiliser.
D. a neutral fertiliser.

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Question 7

Base suspension fertiliser essentially contains

A. 13% N2 and 43% P2O5
B. 43% N2 and 13% P2O5
C. 43% N2 and 13% K2O
D. 43% K2O and 43% P2O5

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Question 8

Catalyst used in Haber's process for ammonia production is

A. reduced iron oxide
B. nickel
C. vanadium pentoxide
D. silica gel

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Question 9

Catalyst used in the manufacture of NH3 by Haber's process is finely divided

A. nickel
B. iron
C. vanadium pentoxide
D. alumina

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Question 10

CO2 present in reformed gas (obtained by steam reforming of naphtha) is removed by absorbing in

A. mono-ethanolamine (MEA)
B. slaked lime
C. ammoniacal liquor
D. Methyl-Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

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Question 11

Commercial fertilisers are available mostly in the form of

A. powder
B. grannules
C. lumps
D. flakes

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Question 12

Conditioners like finely divided peat are added to the fertiliser to

A. counteract burning.
B. avoid caking & hardening.
C. produce bulk.
D. increase its solubility.

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Question 13

Conversion of yellow phosphorous to red phosphorous is done by heating it in covered retorts at __________ °C in absence of air.

A. 50-80
B. 250-400
C. 1000-1200
D. 800-900

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Question 14

Dehydration of ammonium carbamate (to produce urea) is a/an __________ reaction.

A. reversible
B. catalytic
C. exothermic
D. endothermic

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Question 15

During conversion of ammonium carbamate into urea, presence of large excess of water

A. increases the yield of urea.
B. adversely affects the yield of urea.
C. reduces the evaporator load by diluting the urea solution.
D. does not affect the yield of urea.

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Question 16

Electric process as compared to wet process (for the manufacture of phosphoric acid)

A. can use only high grade phosphate rock.
B. is used less frequently.
C. produces a valuable by-product called gypsum.
D. is weak acid process.

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Question 17

Fertiliser plant making ammonium sulphate employing gypsum-ammonia reaction (usual practice is to use ammonia and sulphuric acid) is located at

A. Rourkela (under SAIL)
B. Bokaro (under SAIL)
C. Sindri (under FCI)
D. Baroda (under G.S.F.C.)

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Question 18

Fertiliser plants get their N2 requirements

A. by fractionation of liquified air.
B. by dissociating oxides of nitrogen.
C. from coal gas (coke oven gas).
D. from producer gas.

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Question 19

H3PO4 is the chemical formula of __________ phosphoric acid.

A. pyro
B. ortho
C. meta
D. none of these

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Question 20

Heating of orthophosphoric acid to 250°C produces

A. metaphosphoric acid
B. pyrophosphoric acid
C. no change in it
D. none of these

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Question 21

Hydrogen content of coke oven gas is __________ percent.

A. 4
B. 22
C. 58
D. 84

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Question 22

In calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertil-ser

A. nitrate nitrogen is quick acting
B. ammoniacal nitrogen is quick acting
C. nitrate nitrogen is slower acting
D. none of these

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Question 23

Liquid ammonia is not used as such a fertiliser in tropical countries like India, because

A. its N2 content is very low.
B. it is very costly.
C. it will evaporate on spraying.
D. it is not available.

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Question 24

Lower temperature and large excess of ammonia in urea melt

A. increases biuret formation
B. decreases biuret formation
C. is undersirable
D. does not effect biuret formation

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Question 25

Nitrogenous fertiliser is required

A. during the early stage of growth to promote development of stem and leaves.
B. for accelerating fruit formation in later stage of growth.
C. to lessen the effect of excessive potash application.
D. none of these.

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Question 26

P2O5 content in triple superphosphate is about __________ percent.

A. 42-50
B. 15-20
C. 85-90
D. 70-75

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Question 27

Phosphoric acid is produced in wet process from phosphate rock and

A. dilute H2SO4
B. concentrated H2SO4
C. concentrated NHO3
D. concentrated HCl

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Question 28

Phosphorus vapour comprises of

A. P
B. P2
C. P3
D. P4

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Question 29

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. All the nitrogenous fertilisers are not soluble in water.
B. A straight fertiliser contains only one nutrient.
C. Calcium cynamide is used as weed killer in onion fields.
D. The phosphorous nutrient makes the plant stem stronger and increases its branches.

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Question 30

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. 'Green acid' is the other name of phosphoric acid produced by the reaction of phosphate rock & sulphuric acid.
B. Chemically unreactive nature of red phosphorous is due to its polymeric structure.
C. Red phosphorous is the most reactive allotropic form of phosphorous.
D. Red phosphorous, which is used in the manufacture of safety matches, is converted into white phosphorous by vaporisation followed by condensation.

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Question 31

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Yellow phosphorous which is the most reactive allotropic form of phosphorous is transported under water.
B. Apatite is the principal material present in phosphate rock which is chemically Ca10 (PO4)6 (F, Cl, OH).
C. Urea is more hygroscopic than ammonium nitrate.
D. Nitrogen fixation means the process of bringing atmospheric nitrogen into combination i.e. into nitrogen compound form.

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Question 32

Prilling tower is found in the flowsheet for the manufacture of

A. ammonia
B. urea
C. superphosphate
D. triple superphosphate

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Question 33

Reaction of dilute sulphuric acid with phosphate rock produces

A. phosphoric acid
B. superphosphate
C. triple superphosphate
D. gypsum

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Question 34

Reaction of orthophosphoric acid with soda ash produces

A. sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP)
B. tricresyl phosphate
C. tributyl phosphate
D. nitrophosphate

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Question 35

Red phosphorous is changed into white phosphorous by

A. heating in presence of light.
B. melting under pressure.
C. vaporisation followed by condensation.
D. none of these.

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Question 36

Sodium tri poly phosphate (STPP) is manufactured by reaction of phosphoric acid with sodium

A. carbonate
B. phosphate
C. bicarbonate
D. silicate

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Question 37

Steam reforming of naphtha is a source of hydrogen production for nitrogeneous fertiliser industry. What is the usual ratio of steam to carbon maintained in the process of steam reforming of naphtha ?

A. 1.5:1
B. 3.5:1
C. 10:01
D. 15:01

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Question 38

Superphosphate is manufactured by reacting phosphate rock with

A. acetic acid
B. sulphuric acid
C. aluminium chloride
D. none of these

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Question 39

The concentration (weight %) of nitric acid produced by the oxidation of ammonia and absorption of nitrogen oxides with water is about __________ percent.

A. 60
B. 30
C. 95
D. 100

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Question 40

Two gas based fertiliser plants are located in

A. Maharashtra and Gujarat
B. Maharashtra and Orissa
C. Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
D. Jharkhand and Chattisgarh

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Question 41

Urea is a __________ fertiliser.

A. nitrogenous
B. potassic
C. phosphatic
D. none of these

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Question 42

Urea is formed only

A. in liquid phase
B. in vapour phase
C. at very high temperature
D. at very low pressure (vacuum)

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Question 43

Urea is represented as

A. NH2.CO.NH2
B. NH3CO.CH3
C. NH.CO2.NH
D. NH3.CO2.NH3

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Question 44

Use of catalyst is a must in the ammonia manufacture, because the reaction is reversible as well as the heat of dissociation of N2 & H2 is high. The presence of promoter along with the catalyst helps in __________ of the catalyst.

A. stabilisation
B. increasing the effectiveness
C. improving the strength & heat resistance
D. all a, b & c

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Question 45

Vapor phase reaction of ammonia & nitric acid to produce ammonium nitrate is termed as the __________ process.

A. Haber's
B. Stengel
C. Le-chatlier's
D. Du-pont's

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Question 46

Vetrocoke solution is

A. a mixture of K2CO3 and As2O3.
B. K2SO4.
C. a mixture of Na2CO3 and As2O3.
D. Na2SO4.

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Question 47

Which is a catalyst promoter used in catalytic ammonia synthesis reaction ?

A. Al2O3
B. Cr2O3
C. K2O
D. MnO

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Question 48

Which is the most suitable fertiliser for paddy ?

A. CAN
B. Ammonium sulphate
C. Ammonium nitrate
D. Superphosphate

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Question 49

Which of the following does not come under the category of 'secondary nutrient' for plant growth?

A. Calcium
B. Magnesium
C. Sulphur
D. Oxygen

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Question 50

Heating of orthophosphoric acid to about 900°C, produces

A. Metaphosphoric acid
B. Pyrophosphoric acid
C. No change in it
D. None of these

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Question 51

A potassic fertiliser contains 50% K₂O. It could be

A. Potassium sulphate
B. Potassium chloride
C. A mixture of NaCl+ KCl
D. None of these

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Question 52

Liquid ammonia is not used as such a fertiliser in tropical countries like India, because

A. Its N₂ content is very low
B. It is very costly
C. It will evaporate on spraying
D. It is not available

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Question 53

Which one of the following is used as a nitrogenous fertiliser, as a weed killer in the onion fields and for correcting acidic soils?

A. Urea
B. CAN
C. Ammonium sulphate
D. Calcium cyanamide

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Question 54

Multistage operation (as in the case of catalytic oxidation of SO₂) is not carried out for NH₃ synthesis, because of

A. Comparatively higher pressure drop
B. High cost of the high pressure vessel used for the reactor
C. Higher pumping cost
D. Chances of entrainment and disturbance of catalyst bed

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Question 55

Iron is not used alone as a catalyst in ammonia synthesis, because

A. Its activity declines rapidly, if heated to above 520°C
B. It decomposes ammonia
C. It gets oxidised above 500°C
D. None of these

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Question 56

Nitrogen content in ammonium sulphate (a fertiliser) is around __________ percent.

A. 5
B. 20
C. 50
D. 65

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Question 57

Which of the following fertilisers contains the least percentage of nitrogen?

A. Liquid ammonia
B. Urea
C. Ammonium phosphate
D. Ammonium sulphate

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Question 58

Conversion achieved in HNO₃ synthesis with the use of platinum catalyst is about 95-97%. The rate of formation of nitrogen dioxide from the oxidation of nitric acid is favoured by

A. Decreasing the pressure
B. Decreasing the temperature
C. Increasing the temperature
D. None of these

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Question 59

Reaction of anhydrous liquid ammonia with orthophosphoric acid produces

A. Ammonium phosphate
B. Superphosphate
C. Triple superphosphate
D. None of these

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Question 60

The optimum size of the ammonia plant is __________ tons/day.

A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 1000C

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Question 61

Coal based fertiliser plants at Ramagundam (Andhra Pradesh) and Talchar (Orissa)

A. Use coal for heating purpose
B. Gasify coal to get hydrogen from coal gas
C. Use coal as filler in fertiliser
D. Use coal as conditioner in fertiliser

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Question 62

Temperature and pressure in urea autoclave is

A. 120°C and 300 atm
B. 190°C and 200 atm
C. 400°C and 550 atm
D. 200°C and 10 atm

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Question 63

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. All the nitrogenous fertilisers are not soluble in water
B. A straight fertiliser contains only one nutrient
C. Calcium cynamide is used as weed killer in onion fields
D. The phosphorous nutrient makes the plant stem stronger and increases its branches

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Question 64

Liquid ammonia and 60% nitric acid reaction (which produces ammonium nitrate) is

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Autocatalytic
D. None of these

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Question 65

Reaction of cresylic acid with __________ produces tricresyl phosphate.

A. Phosphorous pentoxide
B. Phosphorous oxychloride
C. Ammonium phosphate
D. Calcium phosphate

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Question 66

Catalyst used in steam reforming of naphtha is

A. Nickel
B. Platinum
C. Silica gel
D. Rhodium

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Question 67

Catalyst used in steam reforming of naphtha is

A. Bauxite
B. Cobalt
C. Nickel oxide on alumina support
D. Chromium

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Question 68

Which of the following fertilisers is required for the development of fibrous materials of the plants and of the sugar of vegetable & fruits?

A. Nitrogenous fertilisers
B. Phosphatic fertilisers
C. Potassic fertiliser
D. None of these

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Question 69

In an ammonia plant, the purge off is essential to

A. Maintain inert gas concentration within a limit
B. Remove excess poisonous gases
C. Maintain H₂ : N₂ ratio at 3 :1
D. Remove uncondensed ammonia vapour

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Question 70

Which of the following is not a measure component necessarily to be present in fertilisers?

A. Nitrogen
B. Potassium
C. Phosphorous
D. Sulphur

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Question 71

Color of nitric acid is light yellow due to the presence of

A. NO
B. NO₂
C. N₂H₅
D. NH₃

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Question 72

Sodium tri poly phosphate (STPP) is chemically represented as

A. Na₅P3O₁₀
B. Na₄P3O₈
C. Na₃P4O₆
D. Na₂PO₄

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Question 73

Yield of urea can be increased with excess ammonia and higher pressure & temperature, but because of __________ this is normally not done.

A. Increased biuret formation
B. High corrosion rate
C. Increased cost of equipment
D. All of the above

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Question 74

__________ is not a fertiliser.

A. Calcium ammonium nitrate
B. Ferrous sulphate
C. Liquid ammonia
D. Ammonium sulphate

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Question 75

Formation of ammonium carbamate by reaction of NH₃ with CO₂ is a/an __________ reaction.

A. Catalytic
B. Exothermic
C. Endothermic
D. Reversible

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Question 76

I argest capacity nitrogenous fertiliser plants (2700 tons of NH₃ per day) (2 Nos) in India are located at

A. Thal-Vaishet (under RCF in Maharashtra) and Hazira (under IFFCO in Gujarat)
B. Talchar (Orissa) and Ramagundam (A.P.) both under FCI
C. Korba (M.P.) and Talchar (Orissa) both under FCI
D. Haldia (W.B) and Namrup (Assam) both under HFC

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Question 77

CaH₄(PO₄)₂ is the chemical formula of

A. Superphosphate
B. Triple superphosphate
C. Calcium phosphate
D. Meta phosphoric acid

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Question 78

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Loamy soil is the best soil for vigorous plant growth, while the clayey soil is solid and hence the plant roots penetrate with difficulty
B. Large excess use of nitrogenous fertiliser in land causes the problem of diarrhoea and cyanosis
C. Application of large excess of potassic fertiliser in soil increases the valuable carotene in fruits and vegetables
D. Cereal crops grown on alkaline soil absorb higher amount of flourides thereby spreading flourosis

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Question 79

Dehydration of ammonium carbamate to yield urea is a/an __________ reaction.

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Autocatalytic
D. Catalytic

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Question 80

Nitrogen content of urea is about __________ percent.

A. 10
B. 46
C. 80
D. 94

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Question 81

Leaching of phosphate rock by strong __________ acid produces phosphoric acid.

A. Sulphuric
B. Hydrochloric
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B

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Question 82

Ammonia synthesis reaction is

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Autocatalytic
D. None of these

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Question 83

Ammonium nitrate is

A. Having about 40% N₂
B. Not hygroscopic
C. Not prone to explosive thermal decomposition
D. Mixed with limestone powder to reduce its explosive nature before using it as a fertilizer

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Question 84

Fertiliser plants get their N₂ requirements

A. By fractionation of liquified air
B. By dissociating oxides of nitrogen
C. From coal gas (coke oven gas)
D. From producer gas

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Question 85

Electric process as compared to wet process (for the manufacture of phosphoric acid)

A. Can use only high grade phosphate rock
B. Is used less frequently
C. Produces a valuable by-product called gypsum
D. Is weak acid process

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Question 86

Conditioners like finely divided peat are added to the fertiliser to

A. Counteract burning
B. Avoid caking & hardening
C. Produce bulk
D. Increase its solubility

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Question 87

Gas based fertiliser plants use

A. Natural gas as a source of hydrogen
B. Natural gas as heating medium
C. Coal gas as a source of hydrogen
D. Coal gas as heating medium

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Question 88

Ammonium nitrate (is mixed with limestone) is not used as fertiliser as such, because

A. It is hygroscopic and explosive in nature
B. It is highly acidic in nature
C. It is a liquid at room temperature
D. Its nitrogen content is very less

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Question 89

Triple superphosphate is made by reacting phosphate rock with __________ acid.

A. Phosphoric
B. Nitric
C. Sulphuric
D. Hydrochloric

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Question 90

Which is a catalyst promoter used in catalytic ammonia synthesis reaction?

A. Al₂O₃
B. Cr₂O₃
C. K₂O
D. MnO

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Question 91

Though kinetics of ammonia synthesis dictates the use of low temperature for high equilibrium conversion, yet it is kept moderately high (550°C), because at low temperature

A. Rate of reaction is very low
B. Very high pressure is required resulting in costly pressure vessel
C. Space velocity of gas is very low resulting in decreased conversion
D. None of these

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Question 92

Chemical formula of biuret is

A. NH₂.CO.NH₂
B. NH₃.COO.NH₃
C. NH₂CONHCONH₂
D. NH₄COONH₂

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Question 93

Which of the following gasifiers can be attached to coal based fertiliser plants?

A. Lurgi (high pressure) gasifier
B. Kopper-Totzek gasifier
C. Gasifier working at 20 atm
D. Gasifier working at 40 atm

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Question 94

A phosphatic fertiliser contains 16% P₂O₅. It could be

A. Dicalcium phosphate
B. Superphosphate
C. Triple superphosphate
D. None of these

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Question 95

Though liquid ammonia itself is a fertiliser (with 82% nitrogen content) yet it is commonly not used as such in a tropical country like India, because it

A. Has a pungent smell
B. Vaporises at normal temperature
C. Is toxic and highly corrosive
D. Is in short supply

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Question 96

Catalytic ammonia synthesis reaction as in Haber's process is

A. Endothermic
B. Exothermic
C. Irreversible
D. None of these

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Question 97

Which of the following is the costliest source of hydrogen needed for ammonia manufacture under Indian condition?

A. Electrolysis of water
B. Cryogenic removal of H₂ from coke oven gas
C. Steam reforming of naphtha
D. Natural gas cracking

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Question 98

Promoter used in NH₃ synthesis catalyst is

A. K₂O
B. SiO₃
C. V₂O₅
D. U₂O₃

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Question 99

Triple superphosphate which contains about 46% P₂O₅ is produced by the reaction of phosphate rock with ortho phosphoric acid of____percent concentration.

A. 25-28
B. 52-54
C. 75-80
D. > 98

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Question 100

Reaction of orthophosphoric acid with phosphate rock produces

A. Superphosphate
B. Triple superphosphate
C. Metaphosphoric acid
D. Monoammonium phosphate

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Question 101

Reaction of nitric acid and sulphuric acid with phosphate rock produces

A. Nitrophosphate
B. Diammonium phosphate
C. Tricresyl phosphate
D. Tributyl phosphate

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Question 102

Catalyst used in desulphurisation of naphtha is

A. Co-Mo
B. Pt-Rh
C. Silica gel
D. Nickel

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Question 103

Which of the following is the costliest method for commercial production of hydrogen for ammonia synthesis?

A. H? separation from coke oven gas
B. Steam reforming of naphtha
C. Cracking of natural gas
D. Electrolysis of water

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Question 104

Nitrogen content of calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) is __________ percent.

A. 10
B. 25
C. 50
D. 80

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Question 105

Fauser Monte Catini converter is used for

A. Ammonia synthesis (e.g. at FCI Sindri)
B. Methanation of CO and CO₂
C. Shift conversion (i.e. CO to CO₂)
D. None of these

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Question 106

Neutralisation of nitric acid with ammonia to produce ammonium nitrate is a/an __________ reaction.

A. Catalytic
B. Endothermic
C. Exothermic
D. Autocatalytic

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Question 107

P₂O₅ content in triple superphosphate is about __________ percent.

A. 42-50
B. 15-20
C. 85-90
D. 70-75

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Question 108

Yield of elemental phosphorous from rock phosphate is about __________ percent.

A. 1-2
B. 15-25
C. 40-45
D. 60-65

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Question 109

P₂O₅ content in superphosphate is about __________ percent.

A. 30-35
B. 15-20
C. 65-70
D. 85-90

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Question 110

Triple superphosphate is chemically represented as

A. CaF₂.3Ca₃(PO₄)₂
B. 3Ca₃(PO₄)₂
C. Ca(PO₃)₂
D. Ca(H₂PO₄)₂

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Question 111

Tricresyl phosphate is chemically represented as

A. (CH₃ C₆ H₄)₃ PO₄
B. Ca₁₀(PO₄)3F₆
C. (NH₄)₂HPO₄
D. NH₄H₂PO₄

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Question 112

Reaction of phosphate rock with 98% H₂SO₄ produces

A. Orthophosphoric acid
B. Superphosphate
C. White phosphorous
D. None of these

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Question 113

Reaction of calcium fluorapatite with sulphuric acid produces

A. Ortho-phosphoric acid
B. Simple superphosphate
C. Triple superphosphate
D. Red phosphorous

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Question 114

Prilling of urea should be accomplished (in a sprayer) just above the melting point of urea with minimum of retention time, otherwise it will result in

A. Low bulk density product
B. Biuret formation
C. Non-spherical prills
D. Substantially wet non-flowing and sticky product

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Question 115

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Green acid' is the other name of phosphoric acid produced by the reaction of phosphate rock & sulphuric acid
B. Chemically unreactive nature of red phosphorous is due to its polymeric structure
C. Red phosphorous is the most reactive allotropic form of phosphorous
D. Red phosphorous, which is used in the manufacture of safety matches, is converted into white phosphorous by vaporisation followed by condensation

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Question 116

Which of the following fertilisers is needed for promoting the development of leaves and stems during early stages of plant growth?

A. Nitrogeneous fertiliser
B. Potassic fertiliser
C. Phosphatic fertiliser
D. None of these

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Question 117

__________ is the undesirable by-product produced in the manufacture of urea.

A. Ammonium carbonate
B. Biuret
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Ammonium carbamate

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Question 118

In the manufacture of H₃ PO₄ (ortho), ; strong H₂ SO₄ leaching wet process as compared to electric furnace process

A. Uses lower grade phosphate rock
B. Requires lower capital investment in the plant
C. Produces lower purity acid
D. Is very costly

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Question 119

NPK fertiliser is a __________ fertiliser.

A. Complex
B. Mixed
C. Nitrogenous
D. Phosphatic

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Question 120

Raw materials for urea production are

A. CO₂ and N₂
B. CO₂, H₂ and N₂
C. NH₃ and CO
D. HNO₃ and CaCO₃

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Question 121

Catalyst used in the manufacture of NH₃ by Haber's process is finely divided

A. Nickel
B. Iron
C. Vanadium pentoxide
D. Alumina

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Question 122

Base suspension fertiliser essentially contains

A. 13% N₂ and 43% P₂O₅
B. 43% N₂ and 13% P₂O₅
C. 43% N₂ and 13% K₂O
D. 43% K₂O and 43% P₂O₅

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Question 123

Temperature and pressure in ammonia converter is

A. 200 atm, 1000°C
B. 450 atm, 200°C
C. 450 atm, 550°C
D. 450 atm, 1000°C

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Question 124

Which of the following set of conditions is favourable for the maximum yield of ammonia by Haber's process?

A. High pressure, low reactants concentration, high temperature
B. High pressure, low reactants concentration, low temperature
C. High pressure, high reactants concentration, low temperature
D. Low pressure, high reactants concentration, low temperature

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Question 125

With increases in pressure, the conversion of ammonium carbamate into urea

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains unaltered
D. Can either increase or decrease depends on biuret content

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Question 126

Steam reforming of naphtha is a source of hydrogen production for nitrogeneous fertiliser industry. What is the usual ratio of steam to carbon maintained in the process of steam reforming of naphtha?

A. 1.5:1
B. 3.5:1
C. 10:1
D. 15:1

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Question 127

Nitrogen content of a nitrogenous fertiliser is 35%. It could be

A. Urea
B. Ammonium nitrate
C. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
D. Ammonium sulphate

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Question 128

Flushing liquor used for cooling coke oven gas constitutes of

A. Ammoniacal liquor
B. K₂CO₃ solution
C. Dilute H₂SO₄
D. Dilute HCl

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Question 129

Optimum reaction temperature in steam reforming of naphtha is __________ °C.

A. 700 - 1000
B. 300 - 450
C. 1500-1700
D. 100-200

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Question 130

Commercial production of hydrogen for the manufacture of nitrogeneous fertilisers is done by

A. Steam reforming of naphtha and cracking of natural gas
B. Electrolysis of water
C. Cryogenic separation of hydrogen from coke oven gas
D. All of the above

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Question 131

Which of the following nitrogenous fertilisers has the highest percentage of nitrogen?

A. Calcium nitrate
B. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
C. Urea
D. Ammonium sulphate

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Question 132

CO₂ present in reformed gas (obtained by steam reforming of naphtha) is removed by absorbing in

A. Mono-ethanolamine (MEA)
B. Slaked lime
C. Ammoniacal liquor
D. Methyl-Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

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Question 133

Urea is a better fertilizer than ammonium sulphate, because

A. It is cheaper
B. Nitrogen content is higher
C. It is not poisonous
D. It is easy to manufacture

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Question 134

Which is the best fertiliser for paddy?

A. Ammonium sulphate
B. Nitro-phosphate
C. Superphosphate
D. Potassium nitrate

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Question 135

Rock phosphate constitutes mainly of

A. Fluorapatite
B. Di-calcium phosphate
C. Mono-calcium phosphate
D. Di-ammonium phosphate

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Question 136

Red phosphorous is changed into white phosphorous by

A. Heating in presence of light
B. Melting under pressure
C. Vaporisation followed by condensation
D. None of these

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Question 137

Electric furnace method for production of phosphorous uses phosphate rock

A. And phosphoric acid
B. And coke
C. And sulphuric acid
D. Silica and coke

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Question 138

Which nutrient in fertiliser makes the plant stems stronger and increases branching?

A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorous
C. Potassium
D. Calcium

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Question 139

Nitrolime is

A. Calcium nitrate
B. Calcium ammonium nitrate
C. A mixture of nitric acid and lime
D. A mixture of ammonium nitrate and calcium nitrate

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Question 140

Pick out the correct statement.

A. Reaction of NH₃ with HNO₃ to produce (NH₄)₂NO₃ is endothermic
B. With increase in NH₃/CO₂ ratio, urea yield decreases for a given temperature, pressure and total feed rate
C. Biuret (an intermediate during urea manufacture) is toxic to seeds and animals
D. Both B and C

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Question 141

Potassic fertilisers do not promote the development of

A. Stems & leaves during early stage of plant growth
B. Starches of potatoes & grains
C. Sugar of fruits & vegetables
D. Fibrous materials of plants

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Question 142

The composition of fresh feed to the high temperature, high pressure urea autoclave is

A. Excess liquid ammonia and liquefied CO₂
B. Excess liquid ammonia and compressed CO₂ gas
C. Liquid ammonia and excess compressed CO₂
D. Compressed ammonia gas and excess compressed CO₂

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Question 143

H₄P₂O₇ is the chemical formula of __________ phosphoric acid.

A. Pyro
B. Ortho
C. Meta
D. None of these

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Question 144

Main constituent of phosphate rock is

A. Ammonium phosphate
B. Flour apatite
C. Calcium fluoride
D. Calcium phosphate

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Question 145

5-10-5 fertilisers mean that they contain

A. 5, 10, 5% respectively of N₂, P₂O₅ and K₂O
B. Only 5 to 10% active fertiliser constituents
C. 5 to 10% filler & carrier of soil conditioners
D. None of these

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Question 146

The main constituent of rock phosphate is

A. Mono-calcium phosphate
B. Di-calcium phosphate
C. Fluorspar
D. None of these

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Question 147

Maximum nitrogen percentage is in

A. Ammonium sulphate
B. Calcium ammonium nitrate
C. Urea
D. Liquid ammonia

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Question 148

The essential ingradient of all the synthesis gas is

A. H₂
B. O₂
C. CO₂
D. N₂

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Question 149

Use of catalyst is a must in the ammonia manufacture, because the reaction is reversible as well as the heat of dissociation of N₂ & H₂ is high. The presence of promoter along with the catalyst helps in __________ of the catalyst.

A. Stabilisation
B. Increasing the effectiveness
C. Improving the strength & heat resistance
D. All of the above

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Question 150

In the manufacture of urea, the intermediate chemical formed is

A. Biuret
B. Ammonium carbamate
C. Ammonium carbonate
D. None of these

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Question 151

During nitric acid manufacture, catalytic oxidation of ammonia at 800°C in presence of platinum catalyst produces nitrogen oxide. Conversion of NH₃ to NO is about __________ percent.

A. 38
B. 68
C. 82
D. 98

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Question 152

Low grade phosphate rock can be used in electrical furnace, because

A. Of the better CaO/SiO₂ balance for slag formation
B. CaO content is less
C. It is cheap
D. It produces low cost product

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Question 153

Ammonium nitrate (a fertiliser) is coated with limestone powder to

A. Increase its nitrogen content
B. Cut down its production cost
C. Avoid the risk of explosion
D. Add extra nutrient as fertiliser

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Question 154

Conversion of yellow phosphorus to red phosphorous is done in retorts at 250-450°C in the

A. Presence of an inert atmosphere
B. Presence of a reducing atmosphere
C. Absence of air
D. Presence of an oxidising atmosphere

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Question 155

P₂O₅ percentage in the phosphoric acid produced by wet process is about

A. 10
B. 30
C. 50
D. 70

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Question 156

Catalyst used in the oxidation of ammonia is

A. Platinum-beryllium
B. Platinum-rhodium
C. Cobalt-molybdenum
D. Platinum-molybdenum

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Question 157

An increase in the NH₃/CO₂ ratio in urea manufacture results in

A. Increased degree of conversion of CO₂ to urea
B. Decreased degree of conversion of NH₃ to urea
C. Decreased yield of urea
D. Decreased specific volume of molten mass

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Question 158

Heating of coke, sand & phosphate rock in an electric furnace is done for the manufacture of

A. Phosphoric acid
B. Superphosphate
C. Phosphorous
D. Triple superphosphate

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Question 159

Steam reforming of naphtha produces ammonia synthesis gas. This is a/an __________ process.

A. Autocatalytic
B. Endothermic
C. Exothermic
D. Non-catalytic

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Question 160

Monte catini process is used for the manufacture of

A. Nitric acid
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Urea
D. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)

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Question 161

Maximum stability of white phosphorous is at

A. Very high pressure
B. Atmospheric pressure
C. Room temperature
D. >600°C

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Question 162

Raw materials required for the production of CAN (Calcium ammonium nitrate) is NH₃

A. HNO₃ & limestone
B. CO₂ & H₂SO₄
C. HNO₃ & NH₄Cl
D. CO₂ & KNO₃

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Question 163

Fertilizer plant getting its hydrogen requirement partly from coke oven gas is situated at

A. Rourkela (under SAIL)
B. Barauni (under HFC)
C. Nangal (under NFL)
D. Talchar (under FCI)

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Question 164

Main component of bone ash is

A. Calcium sulphate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium carbonate
D. Sodium phosphate

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Question 165

NPK means a __________ fertiliser.

A. Mixed
B. Potassic
C. Liquid
D. Solid

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Question 166

Biuret formation in urea is kept at minimum (< 1 %), because it is

A. Corrosive in nature
B. Toxic and harmful to some crops
C. Helpful in decomposition of urea
D. Explosive in nature

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Question 167

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Yellow phosphorous which is the most reactive allotropic form of phosphorous is transported under water
B. Apatite is the principal material present in phosphate rock which is chemically Ca₁₀ (PO₄)₆ (F, Cl, OH)
C. Urea is more hygroscopic than ammonium nitrate
D. Nitrogen fixation means the process of bringing atmospheric nitrogen into combination i.e. into nitrogen compound form

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Question 168

Ammonium sulphate fertiliser is

A. The highest concentration nitrogenous fertiliser
B. The best fertiliser for paddy
C. A basic fertiliser
D. A neutral fertiliser

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Question 169

Chemical formula of metaphosphoric acid is

A. H₃PO₄
B. H₄P₂O₇
C. HPO₃
D. Same as that of pyrophosphoric acid

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Question 170

Heating a mixture of phosphate rock, coke and sand in an electric furnace produces

A. Phosphoric acid
B. Ammonium phosphate
C. Phosphorous
D. Superphosphate

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Question 171

In the manufacture of orthophosphoric acid by strong H₂SO₄ leaching wet process, keeping the reactor temperature above 100°C, results in the formation of undesriable

A. CaSO₄ .½H₂O and CaSO₄ crystals
B. Pyrophosphoric acid
C. Metaphosphoric acid
D. All of the above

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Question 172

Which of the following is a natural inorganic fertiliser?

A. Chile salt petre
B. Oilcake
C. Gobar mannure
D. None of these

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Question 173

Which of the following solvents is used for the extraction of H₃PO₄ from CaCl₂ solution during manufacture of ortho-phosphoric acid by wet process employing hydrochloric acid leaching?

A. Iso propyl alcohol
B. Butyl alcohol
C. Toluene
D. Hexane

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Question 174

Which of the following is not a mixed fertiliser?

A. Nitrophosphate
B. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
C. Ammonium phosphate
D. None of these

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Question 175

In natural gas, the C/H ratio (by weight) varies in the range of

A. 3-4
B. 8-10
C. 15-17
D. 20-25

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Question 176

Out of the following, N₂ content is minimum in

A. Urea
B. Ammonium nitrate
C. Ammonium sulphate
D. Ammonium chloride

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Question 177

Nitro-phosphate (manufactured at Trom-bay) is a __________ fertiliser.

A. Mixed
B. Complex
C. Highly hygroscopic
D. Highly explosive

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Question 178

Urea (a nitrogeneous fertiliser) is produced from carbon dioxide and

A. Nitric acid
B. Ammonia
C. Ammonium nitrate
D. Nitric oxide

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Question 179

HPO₃ is the chemical formula of __________ phosphoric acid.

A. Pyro
B. Ortho
C. Meta
D. None of these

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Question 180

Dehydration of ammonium carbamate produces

A. Urea
B. Biuret
C. Ammonia water
D. None of these

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Question 181

Which fertiliser is made (using coke oven gas) in by products plant of an integrated steel plant?

A. Urea
B. CAN
C. Ammonium sulphate
D. Superphosphate

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Question 182

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Dehydration of ammonium carbamate to produce urea is endothermic
B. Direct use of liquid ammonia as a fertiliser for a tropical country like India is suitable
C. Gypsum (CaSO₄. 2H₂O) is obtained as a by-product in the wet process for manufacture of ortho-phosphoric acid
D. Phosphate rock when reacted with dilute H₂SO₄ produces superphosphate

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Question 183

Nitrogenous fertiliser is required

A. During the early stage of growth to promote development of stem and leaves
B. For accelerating fruit formation in later stage of growth
C. To lessen the effect of excessive potash application
D. None of these

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Question 184

The fertiliser plant getting hydrogen by electrolysis of water is situated at

A. Namrup
B. Nangal
C. Rourkela
D. Korba

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Question 185

Raw materials for nitric acid manufacture are

A. Hydrogen peroxide, air and water
B. Anhydrous ammonia and air
C. Anhydrous ammonia, air and water
D. Wet ammonia, air and water

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Question 186

H₃PO₄ is the chemical formula of __________ phosphoric acid.

A. Pyro
B. Ortho
C. Meta
D. None of these

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Question 187

A fertiliser plant is classified as a gas based fertiliser plant, when it uses __________ gas as a source of hydrogen for the manufacture of ammonia.

A. Coke oven
B. Producer
C. Natural
D. Coal

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Question 188

Both white phosphorous as well as red phosphorous

A. Are soluble in CS₂
B. Burns when heated in air
C. Reacts with hot caustic soda solution to give phosphine
D. All of the above

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Question 189

C/H ratio (by weight) of naphtha used in nitrogenous fertiliser making is about

A. 2
B. 6
C. 13
D. 20

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Question 190

The most suitable fertiliser for accelerating seeding or fruit formation in later stages of plant growth is __________ fertiliser.

A. Nitrogenous
B. Phosphatic
C. Potassic
D. None of these

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Question 191

Oxidation of ammonia is

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Non-catalytic
D. Autocatalytic

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Question 192

Phosphatic fertilisers

A. Are useful during early stage of the plant growth
B. Accelerate fruit formation in later stages of growth
C. Lessen the effect of excessive nitrogen application
D. None of these

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Question 193

Phosphorus vapour comprises of

A. P
B. P₂
C. P₃
D. P₄

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Question 194

Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Nitrogen is normally supplied in fertiliser either in ammoniacal or the nitrate form, from which the soil takes it up in the form of ammonium ions or nitrate ions and forms amino acids
B. Calcium present in the fertiliser helps in correcting the soil acidity
C. Particle size range of a good grannular fertiliser is 10-15 mesh and it contains less moisture as compared to finely divided powder form of fertiliser
D. Ammonium nitrate fertiliser is obtained as a by-product in an integrated steel plant having by-product coke ovens

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Question 195

Plant tranquillisers

A. Hold back stem growth and halt plants at a desired height
B. Cause early maturation of plants
C. Accelerate ripening of food and grain
D. Produce seedless fruit

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Question 196

(CH₃ C₆ H₄)₃ PO₄ is the chemical formula of

A. Triple superphosphate
B. Tricresyl phosphate
C. Flourapatite
D. Superphosphate

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Question 197

Potassic fertilisers

A. Are useful during early stage of the plant growth
B. Stimulate early growth and accelerate seeding
C. Help in development of starches of potatoes and grain
D. None of these

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Question 198

Monte catini process is a widely used process for the manufacture of

A. Urea
B. Calcium ammonium nitrate
C. Triple superposphate
D. None of these

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Question 199

Low grade coal is __________ to produce ammonia synthesis gas.

A. Hydrogenated
B. Liquefied
C. Gasified
D. Dehydrogenated

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Question 200

A nitrogenous fertiliser contains 20% N₂. It could be

A. Ammonium nitrate
B. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
C. Urea
D. Ammonium chloride

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Question 201

A fertiliser contains 82% N₂. It could be

A. Urea
B. Liquid NH₃
C. Ammonium nitrate
D. None of these

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Question 202

Naphtha in a fertiliser plant is used as a source of

A. Fuel
B. H₂
C. N₂
D. O₂

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Question 203

Fertiliser produced during soda ash manufacture by dual process is ammonium

A. Chloride
B. Sulphate
C. Nitrate
D. None of these

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Question 204

__________ is required more for leafy crops.

A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorous
C. Potassium
D. Carbon

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Question 205

In __________ converter for ammonia synthesis, the catalyst is arranged in the form of a single continuous bed.

A. Fauser-Monte Catini
B. Claude
C. Udhe
D. Kellog

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Question 206

Fertiliser value of a nitrogeneous fertiliser is expressed in terms of its __________ content.

A. N₂
B. KNO₃
C. NO₂
D. NHO₃

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Question 207

Phosphoric acid is produced in wet process from phosphate rock and

A. Dilute H₂SO₄
B. Concentrated H₂SO₄
C. Concentrated NHO₃
D. Concentrated HCl

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Question 208

Reaction of __________ acid with phosphate rock produces superphosphates.

A. Hydrochloric
B. Sulphuric
C. Nitric
D. Phosphoric

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Question 209

Which of the following does not come under the category of 'micro-nutrient' for plant growth?

A. Chlorine
B. Iron
C. Boron
D. Carbon

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Question 210

pH value of soil is maintained at __________ by the addition of fertiliser for optimum growth and health of the plant.

A. 4-5
B. 7-8
C. 9-10
D. 12-13

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Question 211

Effectiveness of a fertiliser is independent of the

A. Nature of soil
B. Type of crop
C. PH of soil
D. None of these

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Question 212

Hydrogen is recovered from coke oven gas on commercial scale (as practised in fertiliser plant at Rourkela) by

A. Adsorption on palladium
B. Cryogenic operations (low temperature cooling)
C. Absorption (using ethanolamine or pyragalloll solution)
D. None of these

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Question 213

Which of the following does not come under the category of'primary nutrient' for plant growth?

A. Potassium
B. Nitrogen
C. Phosphorous
D. Sulphur

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Question 214

Ammonia synthesis gas is produced from fuel oil by

A. Steam reforming
B. Hydrocracking
C. Partial oxidation
D. Hydrogenation

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Question 215

Fusion zone in the electric furnace used for reduction of phosphate rock to elemental phosphorous is maintained at __________ °C.

A. 250-300
B. 500-750
C. 950-1050
D. 1400-1450

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Question 216

Nitric acid is produced on commercial scale in a fertiliser plant by

A. Oxidation of ammonia
B. CaNO₃ + H₂SO₄ reaction
C. Passing air through high voltage electric arc
D. None of these

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Question 217

Potassic fertiliser is graded based on its __________ content.

A. KCl
B. K₂O
C. KNO₃
D. K₂SO₄

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Question 218

Phosphatic fertiliser is graded based on its __________ content.

A. P₂O₃
B. PCl5
C. P₂O₅
D. H₃PO₄

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Question 219

During conversion of ammonium carbamate into urea, presence of large excess of water

A. Increases the yield of urea
B. Adversely affects the yield of urea
C. Reduces the evaporator load by diluting the urea solution
D. Does not affect the yield of urea

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Question 220

Which of the following fertilisers is used as a cattle feed?

A. Urea
B. Calcium ammonium nitrate
C. Superphosphate
D. Ammonium sulphate

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Question 221

Rock phosphate used for the production of phosphatic fertiliser is mined at

A. Amjhor (Jharkhand)
B. Talchar (Orissa)
C. Bailladella (M.P.)
D. Kiriburu (Bihar)

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Question 222

__________ is the most suitable fertiliser for paddy.

A. Urea
B. Ammonium sulphate
C. Superphosphate
D. Potassium nitrate

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Question 223

Ammonium phosphate is a __________ fertiliser.

A. Nitrogenous
B. Phosphatic
C. Complex
D. Mixed

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Question 224

Excessive use of chemical fertilisers causes shrivelling of the roots and wilting of the plant, because the

A. Osmotic pressure of the soil water becomes less than that of the plant sap
B. Soil becomes too alkaline
C. Osmotic pressure of the soil water becomes higher than that of the plant sap
D. Soil becomes too acidic

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Question 225

Which of the following is not a commercially used feed-stock for the production of ammonia synthesis gas?

A. Water
B. Naphtha
C. Tar
D. Coal/coke oven gas

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Question 226

__________ catalyst is used in the production of urea from CO₂ and NH₃.

A. Vanadium pentoxide
B. No
C. Alumina
D. Nickel

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Question 227

Nitrolime is chemically known as

A. Calcium nitrate
B. Ammonium nitrate
C. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)
D. None of these

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Question 228

Which is the most suitable fertiliser for paddy?

A. CAN
B. Ammonium sulphate
C. Ammonium nitrate
D. Superphosphate

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Question 229

Urea is represented as

A. NH₂.CO.NH₂
B. NH₃CO.CH₃
C. NH.CO₂.NH
D. NH₃.CO₂.NH₃

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Question 230

A mixture of phosphate rock __________ is heated in an electric furnace to produce phosphorous.

A. Salt & coke
B. Sand & coke
C. And coke
D. And sand

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Question 231

Catalyst used in ammonia synthesis uses __________ as a promoter.

A. Pt
B. K₂O
C. Al2O₃
D. Ni

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Question 232

Bio-fertilisers are cheaper, renewable and pollution free. They improve the __________ of the soil.

A. Nutrient supply
B. Texture
C. Water holding capacity
D. All of the above

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Question 233

Vetrocoke solution is

A. A mixture of K₂CO₃ and As₂O₃
B. K₂SO₄
C. A mixture of Na₂CO₃ and As₂O₃
D. Na₂SO₄

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