Quiz on fertilizers and Soil Science

Which of the following statements about IFFCO’s new nano liquid zinc and copper fertilizers is correct?

A) They are granular fertilizers banned by the government.

B) They are soil pH increasers rather than nutrient sources.

C) They are liquid nano-fertilizers that help mitigate zinc and copper deficiencies and boost crop yield and quality.

D) They are only used in organic farming and not approved for regular use.

Explanation: IFFCO’s newly approved Nano Zinc (Liquid) and Nano Copper (Liquid) fertilizers supply micronutrients efficiently, correcting deficiencies and improving crop yield/quality. They are not granular, not banned, and not limited to organic use.

Which of the following is true about IFFCO’s Nano Urea fertilizer program four years after launch?

A) Its adoption is complete, replacing all solid urea use.

B) Trials showed about 28.3% reduction in conventional fertilizer use and a 5.7% increase in yield.

C) Nano Urea has no impact on crop yield or fertilizer use.

D) The government has banned Nano Urea due to toxicity concerns.

Explanation: IFFCO reports a 28.3% reduction in conventional fertilizer use and 5.7% higher crop yield with Nano Urea. Adoption is ongoing, not complete, and it is not banned.

Which of the following actions was announced in mid-2023 regarding urea subsidy in India?

A) The urea subsidy scheme was terminated abruptly.

B) Urea subsidy was extended for three more years (until 2024–25) at ₹242 per 45 kg bag.

C) Urea will be sold at market price without subsidies.

D) Urea import was banned to promote self-sufficiency.

Explanation: In 2023, the government extended urea subsidy until 2024–25, maintaining the price at ₹242 per 45 kg bag. No termination, market pricing, or import ban was announced.

What is the PM-PRANAM scheme introduced in 2023?

A) A program to increase chemical fertilizer subsidies.

B) A consumer scheme for nutritional foods.

C) A scheme incentivizing states to reduce chemical fertilizer use by promoting organic (biofertilizer) alternatives.

D) An irrigation project in arid regions.

Explanation: PM-PRANAM encourages states to reduce chemical fertilizer use and adopt biofertilizers, especially from biogas plants, supporting sustainable farming.

According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, what area has the “Per Drop More Crop” micro-irrigation program covered since 2016?

A) About 10 lakh hectares.

B) About 40 lakh hectares.

C) About 95.6 lakh hectares.

D) Over 200 lakh hectares.

Explanation: The Economic Survey 2024–25 reports ~95.6 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation since 2016, with over ₹21,968 crore released under PDMC.

Which of the following statements about India’s Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme is correct as of 2025?

A) The scheme was discontinued in 2023.

B) Over 24.7 crore Soil Health Cards have been issued to farmers.

C) SHC data is only used for urban land mapping.

D) SHCs do not include fertilizer recommendations.

Explanation: By Feb 2025, ~24.74 crore Soil Health Cards were issued. The scheme is active and provides farmers with nutrient/fertilizer recommendations, not urban mapping data.

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