Which of the following techniques is/are used for the soil fertility evaluation?

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Sustainable technologies to improve soil fertility and physical condition:

   A. Balance use of NPK fertilizers according to the need of crops.
   B. Following proper crop rotation (shallow rooted and deep root crops) in the cropping session.
   C. Regular use of FYM, Composts, acidic mulches, Green manures and Organic fertilizers to increase OM content of Soil.
   D. All of the above

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4. In low-rainfall areas, huge shifting sand dunes are commonly found, particularly near human habitations. Techniques of afforesting the shifting dunes needed to be implemented. These techniques consist of___________?

   A. Treatment of shifting sand-dunes by fixing barriers in parallel stripes or in a chess-board design, using the local shrub material starting from the crest of the dunes to protect the seedlings from burial or exposure by the blowing of sand.
   B. Protection against biotic interference
   C. Both a & b
   D. None of these

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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. Which one of the following techniques is used for assessing available P in soil and does not include growing plants:

   A. E-Value
   B. L-Value
   C. a-Value
   D. A-Value

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7. The diagnostic techniques used in evaluating soil nutrient status and determining fertilizer requirements of the crop include:

   A. Nutrient deficiency symptoms & field experimentation
   B. Greenhouse pot experimentation & soil testing
   C. Plant analysis
   D. All of the above

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

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

9. 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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10. 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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