A soil is classified as sodic soil when______________________?

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1. Which compound is mostly used in Pakistan for the reclamation of saline-sodic & sodic soils_________________?

   A. Apatite
   B. Calcite
   C. Dolomite
   D. Gypsum

2. The suitable species for reclamation of saline & sodic soil is:__________?

   A. Casuarina equisetifolia
   B. Albizia lebbeck
   C. Both A & B
   D. None of the above

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3. Any material such as straw, sawdust, leaves, plastic films, & loose soil that is spread upon the surface of the soil to protect the soil & plant roots from the effects of raindrops, soil crusting, freezing or evaporation:

   A. Mull
   B. Mulch
   C. Mycorrhizae
   D. Muck

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4. The deficient macronutrient in the sodic soils is:_______?

   A. Mg
   B. Ca
   C. Mo
   D. Cu

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5. Soil additive which stabilizes the soil, improves resistance to erosion, increases to permeability to air & water, improves texture, eases cultivation or otherwise improves soil quality:

   A. Soil amendment
   B. Soil conditioner
   C. Both a & b
   D. None of the above

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6. Organic P content in soil, by ignition method is estimated by igniting the soil at ____________________?

   A. 250ºC
   B. 1000ºC
   C. 550ºC
   D. 1250ºC

7. Being a soil scientist, do you know which is the popular book of soil science of Nyle.C.brady, 14th edition available in markets:

   A. Fundamentals of soil
   B. Essenttials of soil sciences
   C. The nature and properties of soil
   D. The mechanics of soil

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8. The major soil fertility problems in Pakistani soils deficiencies of N, P and Zn. Deficiencies K, Fe, and B also occur in specific crop genotypes or soil types, while deficiencies of S, Cu, and Mn are negligible. however, the common nutrient deficiencies are_________________: and some micronutrients including Mo?

   A. N, P, K
   B. Ca, Mg, S
   C. both A & B
   D. The above statement is wrong

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9. Pedogenic processes bring about changes in the parent materials in the form of _____________________, within the soil body (soil profile)?

   A. Additions, losses
   B. Transfers and transformations
   C. both A and B
   D. None of the above

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10. Nitrogen & sulphur dioxide liberate from motor vehicles & industries. Nitrogen & Sulphur gases dissolve in the water vapour of atmosphere & form nitric & sulphuric acid. This rain water falls on soil as__________ & contaminates soil also:

    A. Acid rain
    B. Neutral rain
    C. Both A & B
    D. None of the above

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