UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Application of gypsum is required more in the crop of-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Paddy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Paddy”.

Gypsum is required more for paddy crops. Gypsum is a sedimentary mineral that is a soluble source of Calcium and Sulfur, which are essential nutrients for plants.

Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O. It is widely mined and is used as a fertilizer and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, drywall and blackboard or sidewalk chalk.

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