Assertion $A$: Leguminous plants increase soil fertility.
Reason $R$: Azotobacter fixes atmospheric $N_2$.

  • A
    $A$ and $R$ are both true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ are both true but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true and $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false and $R$ is true.

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$III.$ Biotin and riboflavin are sulfur-containing vitamins.
$IV.$ Calcium is necessary for the structure of teeth and bones.
$V.$ Manganese is required in the structure of the phosphatase enzyme.

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Column-$I$ (Element) Column-$II$ (Function)
$A$. Calcium $I$. Required for ionic balance
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Which of the following bacteria is associated with nitrogen fixation?

What is nutrient immobilisation?

Match the following columns:
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$1.$ Mycorrhiza$a.$ Free-living $N_2$-fixer
$2.$ Nostoc$b.$ Phosphorus absorption
$3.$ Azospirillum$c.$ Leguminous plants
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