India produces nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers but has to import one key fertilizer nutrient entirely.…

Question

India produces nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers but has to import one key fertilizer nutrient entirely. Name this nutrient and the reason for its import.

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **Potash (K)** is entirely imported because India has no reserves of commercially usable potash or potassium compounds in any form. ## Explanation The passage directly states that potash is "entirely imported as the country does not have any reserves of commercially usable potash or potassium compounds in any form." For 1 mark, name the nutrient and give the one-line reason — nothing more is needed. Source: Fertilizer Industry, Chapter 6

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