Potassium Loss Due to Erosion
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Question (English)
India loses how many million tonnes of potassium every year due to soil erosion?
- 0.8 million tonnes
- 1.8 million tonnes
- 8.4 million tonnes
- 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.
📚 About this Topic — CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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.
