SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 30

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 March 2019 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q30

Leguminous plants replenish the soil by the presence of _________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rhizobium.

  • Leguminous plants replenish the soil by the presence of Rhizobium.
  • There root nodules have bacteria that fix nitrogen into the soil. The bacteria is called rhizobium.
  • Rhizobium converts the atmospheric nitrogen into a soluble form that can be absorbed by the roots.