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AgricultureAgricultural Inputs and Farm TechnologyFertilisers and Integrated Nutrient ManagementMedium
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Statement based
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Concept understanding
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Fertilisers and Integrated Nutrient Management
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Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent
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What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place. 3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Question 11 · Fertilisers and Integrated Nutrient Management · Agriculture · UPSC Prelims 2015 (GS)

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2015 · GS · Question 11