Nitrogen and ammonia in environment
Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment.
- 2.
Cattle release ammonia into environment.
- 3.
Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment.
Options
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides (NOx) as a result of microbial processes in the soil, particularly nitrification and denitrification. Cattle and other livestock release ammonia (NH3) as a byproduct of their digestive processes and manure management. The poultry industry also releases reactive nitrogen compounds through waste management and bird excretion. These are well-documented sources of nitrogen pollution in agriculture and animal husbandry. > ALL three sources—soils, cattle, and poultry—contribute to reactive nitrogen pollution in the environment. Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2019
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q41
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Agricultural and industrial emissions
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Environmental Science textbooks
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