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Indian Geography UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Blue green algae are chiefly used as bio-fertiliser in the crop of

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Paddy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Paddy”.
Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are chiefly used as bio-fertilizers in the crop of: (3) Paddy

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