Potassium Loss Due to Erosion

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India loses how many million tonnes of potassium every year due to soil erosion?

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India loses how many million tonnes of potassium every year due to soil erosion?

  1. 0.8 million tonnes
  2. 1.8 million tonnes
  3. 8.4 million tonnes
  4. 26.3 million tonnes ✓ Correct
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

India loses 26.3 million tonnes of potassium every year due to soil erosion.

Key Points:
  • Nitrogen loss: 0.8 million tonnes.
  • Phosphorus loss: 1.8 million tonnes.
  • Potassium is lost in the highest quantity among the three nutrients.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A (0.8): Nitrogen loss.
  • B (1.8): Phosphorus loss.
  • C (8.4): Upper range of total nutrient loss.

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This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.

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