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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 11. Enhancement of Food Production

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Diazotrophs are the nitrogen fixing microorganisms, which are exclusively symbiotic.
Statement II: Organic fertilizers include farm yard manure, compost and green manure.
In light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below.

  1. A Both statement I and statement II are correct.
  2. B Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
  3. C Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.
  4. D Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.
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Correct Answer

(D) Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.

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Detailed explanation

Diazotrophs (Nitrogen fixers) are of two types: symbiotic or free living. Hence, Statement I is incorrect.