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UPSC 2016: Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?
(a)Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
(b)Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
(c)Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields
(d)It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
Neem coating forms a barrier that slows the dissolution of urea, gradually releasing nitrogen and reducing volatilisation, leaching and denitrification losses. This—rather than increased biological N-fixation, elimination of N₂O emissions, or blending with weedicide—is the primary reason the government mandates and promotes neem-coated urea. ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2016-question-24/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper 1, as Question 24. It falls under Indian Economy > Agriculture & Rural Development.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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