Consider the following statements with respect to recently released Indian Nitrogen Assessment...........

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Consider the following statements with respect to recently released Indian Nitrogen Assessment Report:

1.Agricultural soil is the largest contributor of the nitrogen emissions.

2.India is world’s biggest ammonia emitter.

3.Nitrogen particles constitute largest fraction of the PM 2.5 pollutants in the atmosphere.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

Correct. Agricultural soil is indeed the largest contributor to nitrogen emissions. The use of nitrogen-based fertilizers in agriculture is a major source of nitrogen pollution, leading to emissions of various nitrogen compounds into the atmosphere and water bodies.

Incorrect. India is not the world's biggest ammonia emitter. While India does have significant ammonia emissions, largely due to agricultural activities, it is not the largest emitter globally.

Incorrect. Nitrogen particles do not constitute the largest fraction of PM 2.5 pollutants in the atmosphere. PM 2.5 is a mixture of tiny particles and droplets in the air that are 2.5 microns or smaller in size. These particles come from various sources, including combustion processes (like vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions), dust, and chemical reactions in the atmosphere. Nitrogen compounds contribute to PM 2.5, but they are not the largest component.

Therefore, only one of the statements is correct.