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CGPSC 2017 · Question 17 of 100

Which of the following plant is not helpful in nitrogen fixation?

Science & Tech

  1. AGram
  2. BPea
  3. CBean
  4. DPaddyCorrect
  5. ENone of the above

Answer: D. Paddy

Explanation

Nitrogen fixation is a crucial biological process where atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) is converted into ammonia (NH₃) or other nitrogen compounds that plants can readily absorb and utilize. This process is vital for life on Earth as atmospheric nitrogen, in its gaseous form, cannot be directly used by most organisms.

Source: CGPSC 2017 official paper

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