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Those crops which increase the nitrogen content of the soil and hence the fertility also are called ___________________?

Correct answer: A. Leguminous crops

  • A. Leguminous crops
  • B. Cash crops
  • C. Fodder
  • D. Food crops

Explanation

Leguminous crops such as pulses and clovers host nitrogen-fixing Rhizobium bacteria in their root nodules. These bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms that enrich the soil.

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