Neem Coated Urea

Question 1 The central government has decided to make 100% neem-coating mandatory for both domestically manufactured and imported urea material. What is/are the benefits of the neem coated urea?

a) Neem oil slows down the hydrolysis of Urea.
b) Neem oil acts as a 'nitirification inhibitor'.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Reference : The Indian Express - Neem works its magic on urea

Question 2: The decision to coat urea with the Neem oil has been taken to prevent its illegal diversion for the non-farm purposes. What is/are the main non farm uses of Urea?

a) Adulterant in milk.
b) Binder in plywood.
c) smoothener in textiles.
d) All of the above

Question 3: Which of the following is an active ingredient present in the Neem oil?

a) Azadirachtin
b) Quinine
c) Casein
d) None of the above

Answers

1) c
2) d
3) a