Those crops which increase the nitrogen content of the soil and hence the fertility also are called ___________________?
Correct answer: C. Leguminous crops
- A. Fodder
- B. Cash crops
- C. Leguminous crops
- 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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