Anthropogenic agricultural sources of greenhouse gases
Question
Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide ?
Options
Cotton
Rice
Sugarcane
Wheat
Explanation
The cultivation of Rice (paddy farming) is a massive dual-source of greenhouse gases. The continuous flooding of paddy fields creates an anaerobic environment ideal for methanogenic bacteria, releasing massive amounts of methane. Simultaneously, the heavy application of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers generates significant nitrous oxide emissions.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q21
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Climate Change & Negotiations
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Biology Cl.12 / Anthropogenic Methane Agricultural Emissions
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