Q. Which of the following is/are primary fertilizer/s?
1.Sulfur
2.Urea
3.Di-Ammonium Phosphate
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Fertilizers are classified as Primary, Secondary and Micronutrients.

  • Primary fertilizers are further classified on the type of nutrients they supply to soil such as nitrogenous (urea), phosphate (Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)) and potassic (muriate of potash (MOP)) fertilizers.
  • Secondary fertilizer includes calcium, magnesium, and Sulphur while micronutrients include iron, zinc, boron, chloride etc.

Source: FORUMIAS

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