UPSC PYQPrelims 2022

Civil Services Examination · Question 48

Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants? 1. Alfalfa 2. Amaranth 3. Chickpea 4. Clover 5. Purslane (Kulfa) 6. Spinach Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 3 and 4 only
  2. 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
  3. 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
  4. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
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Answer: (A) 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

Alfalfa, chickpea and clover are legumes with nitrogen-fixing root nodules.