Dolomite powder is applied in some agricultural lands. The purpose of applying it is to
increase the pH of the soil
lower the pH of the soil
increase the phosphorus content of the soil
increase the nitrogen content of the soil
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
Applying dolomite to soil increases the soil’s pH, making it less acidic. This is often done in agricultural lands where the soil is too acidic for optimal plant growth. Dolomite acts as a liming agent and also provides essential nutrients, calcium and magnesium, to the soil.