Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The use of Rhizobium culture in cereals is most promising among different kinds of biofertilizers fixing atmospheric nitrogen.
Statement (II): The performance of biofertilizers is highly unpredictable due to their biological nature and susceptibility to biotic and abiotic stresses.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Remember the host specificity:
- Rhizobium is exclusively for legumes.
- Azotobacter and Azospirillum are used for cereals and non-legume crops.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D