Fertiliser Technology - Practice Test

[#6] Reaction of cresylic acid with __________ produces tricresyl phosphate.

(A) Phosphorous pentoxide

(B) Phosphorous oxychloride

(C) Ammonium phosphate

(D) Calcium phosphate

Correct Answer

(B) Phosphorous oxychloride

[#7] Catalyst used in steam reforming of naphtha is

(A) Nickel

(B) Platinum

(C) Silica gel

(D) Rhodium

(E) Bauxite

(F) Cobalt

(G) Nickel oxide on alumina support

(H) Chromium

Correct Answer

(A) Nickel
(G) Nickel oxide on alumina support

[#8] 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

Correct Answer

(C) Potassic fertiliser

[#9] 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.)

Correct Answer

(C) Sindri (under FCI)

[#10] 5-10-5 fertilisers mean that they contain

(A) 5, 10, 5% respectively of N 2 , P 2 O 5 and K 2 O

(B) Only 5 to 10% active fertiliser constituents

(C) 5 to 10% filler & carrier of soil conditioners

(D) None of these

Correct Answer

(A) 5, 10, 5% respectively of N 2 , P 2 O 5 and K 2 O

Fertiliser Technology - Study Mode

[#6] Reaction of cresylic acid with __________ produces tricresyl phosphate.

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[#7] Catalyst used in steam reforming of naphtha is

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

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

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[#10] 5-10-5 fertilisers mean that they contain

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