Question

Which among the following is not a nitrogenous fertilizer ?

• A. Anmum Sulphate
• B. Calcium Cynamide
• C. Urea
• D. Superphosphate of lime

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Superphosphate of lime

• Superphosphate of lime (often just called Superphosphate) is a phosphatic fertilizer, not a nitrogenous one.

• It is rich in phosphorus and calcium, supplied to help root development and plant growth.

• Ammonium Sulphate Calcium Cyanamide, and Ureaare all nitrogenous fertilizers because they supply nitrogen to the soil, which is essential for vegetative growth.