State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ 31

Which component of fertiliser is used for stimulating early growth (root development)?

  1. Potassium
  2. Nitrogen
  3. Oxygen
  4. Phosphorus
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ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Phosphorus

ವಿವರಣೆ

In NPK, phosphorus supports early root growth, nitrogen leaf growth, and potassium overall vigour.

  • (A) ತಪ್ಪು

    Wrong: potassium mainly aids disease resistance and quality.

  • (B) ತಪ್ಪು

    Wrong: nitrogen mainly drives leafy (vegetative) growth.

  • (C) ತಪ್ಪು

    Wrong: not a fertiliser nutrient.

  • (D) ಸರಿ

    Correct: phosphorus promotes early root development and establishment.