GyanGramWith reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements: 1. At present, the retail…
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With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:
1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.
2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.
3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a by-product of oil refineries.
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• Ammonia for urea synthesis is produced from natural gas (methane); sulphur for phosphoric acid is a by-product of oil refinery desulphurization.
• Urea retail price is statutorily notified (administered), not market-driven; only P&K fertilizers are under NBS with monitored pricing.
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