State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 135

Which of the following is associated with biological nitrogen fixation?

  1. Red algae
  2. Brown algae
  3. Green algae
  4. Blue-green algae
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Answer: (D) Blue-green algae

Explanation

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria, e.g. Anabaena and Nostoc, with heterocysts) fix atmospheric nitrogen and are used as biofertiliser in paddy fields.