FERTILISER TECHNOLOGY QUIZ

Reaction of dilute sulphuric acid with phosphate rock produces

Superphosphate

Gypsum

Triple superphosphate

Phosphoric acid

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Fauser Monte Catini converter is used for

Shift conversion (i.e. CO to CO₂)

Methanation of CO and CO₂

None of these

Ammonia synthesis (e.g. at FCI Sindri)

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

2

6

13

20

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Which is the best fertiliser for paddy?

Ammonium sulphate

Superphosphate

Nitro-phosphate

Potassium nitrate

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Both white phosphorous as well as red phosphorous

Are soluble in CS₂

Reacts with hot caustic soda solution to give phosphine

Burns when heated in air

All of these

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

Cryogenic removal of H₂ from coke oven gas

Steam reforming of naphtha

Electrolysis of water

Natural gas cracking

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

Potassium

Phosphorous

Nitrogen

Sulphur

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__________ is not a fertiliser.

Calcium ammonium nitrate

Ferrous sulphate

Liquid ammonia

Ammonium sulphate

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Potassic fertilisers do not promote the development of

Starches of potatoes & grains

Sugar of fruits & vegetables

Fibrous materials of plants

Stems & leaves during early stage of plant growth

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Ammonia synthesis gas is produced from fuel oil by

Hydrogenation

Partial oxidation

Hydrocracking

Steam reforming

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