Q. Consider the following statements about alfalfa plant:
1. It is a plant of the pea family.
2. It reduces the requirement of synthetic fertilizers in the fields.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Alfalfa is a perennial, leguminous plant of the pea family (Fabaceae). It is widely grown primarily for hay, pasturage, and silage
Statement 2 is correct: It is known for its tolerance of drought, heat, and cold and for the remarkable productivity and quality of its herbage. The plant is grown as a cover crop and as a green manure. It houses symbiotic soil bacteria (rhizobia) in their root nodules to “fix” nitrogen from the air into the soil. Therefore, reducing the requirement of synthetic fertilizers in fields.
Source: Economic times
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