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Which of the following are the three primary nutrients needed for plant growth?

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calcium, sulphur and magnesium

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nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

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zinc, boron and copper

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calcium, zinc, copper

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Solution

The correct option is B nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
The three primary nutrients needed for plant growth are nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K). They are commonly given together and known as NPK.

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