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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CGL - 12 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

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Microbes like Rhizobium, Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are used for:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. nitrogen cycling.

Microbes like Rhizobium, Nitrosomonas, and Nitrobacter are used for nitrogen cycling.

  • Rhizobium helps in nitrogen fixation by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use, especially in leguminous plants.
  • Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are involved in the nitrification process, where ammonia is first converted into nitrites and then into nitrates, which plants can absorb as nutrients. These processes are vital for maintaining soil fertility and ensuring that nitrogen is available for plant growth.