Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

(1) NPK is required in large amount in plants.
(2) Boron, iron and magnesium are micro nutrients.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct.
• B. Only statement 2 is correct.
• C. Both statements are correct.
• D. Both statements are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements are correct.

$\bullet$ Plants absorb different kinds of mineral salts from soil. Plants require some salts in larger amounts. These salts are called macronutrients. E.g., nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium.
$\bullet$ Plants also require some salts in lesser quantities for the proper functioning and metabolic activities. These are called micronutrients. For example, boron, iron, magnesium, etc.