Question

Application of gypsum is required more in the crop of-

  1. Paddy
  2. Berseem
  3. Wheat
  4. Groundnut

Answer:

Option A: Paddy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Paddy”.

Gypsum is required more for paddy crops. Gypsum is a sedimentary mineral that is a soluble source of Calcium and Sulfur, which are essential nutrients for plants.

Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O. It is widely mined and is used as a fertilizer and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, drywall and blackboard or sidewalk chalk.