Consider the following statements regarding advantages of pulses over cereals:
1. They need less water and less fertilizers.
2. They contribute to better soil health.
Which of the above are correct?
A
1 only
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2 only
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C
Both 1 and 2
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Both 1 and 2 <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->
Pulses are usually grown in dry regions, and they need little water. By acting as natural nitrogen fixation agents, they contribute to better soil health while also consuming little fertilizers.