Nitrogen is a vital nutrient for plants as it is a component of proteins, enzymes, chlorophyll, and other essential compounds involved in growth and development. In soil, nitrogen exists predominantly in organic forms, such as organic matter and microbial biomass. It needs to undergo mineralization, where organic nitrogen is converted into inorganic mineral forms (ammonium and nitrate), for plant roots to uptake it. Excessive nitrogen in soil, often due to over-fertilization or improper nutrient management, can lead to nutrient imbalances. This can negatively impact plant health, reduce the availability of other nutrients, and contribute to environmental issues like water pollution through nitrogen leaching or runoff.
Find the word from the given options which has its meaning most similar to the word sequestration as used in the passage.
What was the coverage rate by July 2017 according to the passage?
Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word 'advancement' occuring in the passage?
...Which of the following is the near antonym of the word ‘Profound”?
What are the factors adding to the poor air quality as pointed out in the analysis by IIT-Kanpur last year?
Which of the following options proves the origination of oil in the sea?
What is the purpose of conducting Periodic Labor Force Survey?
Which one of the following maybe a suitable meaning of the following phrase ‘brushed under the carpet’ as used in the passage above.
...What poses a major upside risk to the outlook for price gains, as acknowledged by the RBI Governor?
Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to the word ‘egregious’ as used in the passage ?
