The roots ofplants contain nodules where Rhizobium lives and helps in nitrogen fixation.

leguminous

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Solution

The correct option is A leguminous
Pulses are categorised as leguminous plants. They have nodules present in their roots, where the nitrogen fixing bacteria resides. E.g., Rhizobium. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen into soil and makes it available for plants to use. In return, the plants provide food and shelter to the bacteria.

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Question 7
Choose the correct statement with respect to nitrogen fixation:

Statement 1: Nitrogen fixation process is involved in converting nitrogen gas into nitrogenous compounds.

Statement 2: Root nodules of the non-leguminous plants help in the process of nitrogen fixation.

Rhizobium bacteria in the root nodules of leguminous plants help in fixing:

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