Consider the following statements about Potash 1 Potassium is a minor plant nutrient ...........

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Consider the following statements about Potash:

1. Potassium is a minor plant nutrient.

2. India has to import this mineral to meet demand of agriculture

3. Potassium in India can be extracted from sea water by processing ‘Britten’, the leftover of salt production.

Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

All of above

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Explanation:

1st statement is incorrect.
Potassium is an essential plant nutrient and is required in large amounts for proper growth and reproduction of plants. Potassium is considered second only to nitrogen, when it comes to nutrients needed by plants, and is commonly considered as the “quality nutrient.”