Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Nitrogen fixing bacteria make combination with cell of the root of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Pulses

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Pulses”.
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as those in the genus Rhizobium, form symbiotic relationships with the roots of legumes (pulses). These bacteria help in fixing atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the plants can use for growth. Pulses include crops like peas, beans, lentils, and chickpeas.

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