pyq/2015/prelims/11

What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?

1. The proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in the soil can occur.

2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place

3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1,2 and 3