NEET Biology question

Biology Microbes in Human Welfare NEET

Statement 1 (Assertion): Azolla is used as a biofertiliser in waterlogged paddy fields. Statement 2 (Reason): Azolla itself directly fixes atmospheric nitrogen, without the involvement of any microbial partner.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for Assertion
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is FalseCorrect
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (C)

Solution

Azolla is indeed used as a biofertiliser in paddy cultivation, so the Assertion is true; however, the actual nitrogen fixation is carried out

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