UPSC Prelims 2019 · GS Paper 1 · Q51

Environment

Medium · Sources of Reactive Nitrogen

Consider the following as possible sources of reactive nitrogen released into the environment:

1. Nitrification and denitrification occurring in agricultural soils

2. Ammonia released through the excreta and enteric processes of cattle

3. Waste generated by the poultry industry

Which of the above are genuine sources of reactive nitrogen?