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Science and Technology question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2013

Consider the following organisms:

1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra 

Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers? 

Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — 2 only
• Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
• Explanation: Nostoc is a cyanobacterium capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Agaricus is a mushroom (fungus), and Spirogyra is a green algae; neither is used as a biofertilizer.
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UPSC CSE 2013 Prelims

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Exam UPSC CSE
Stage Prelims
Year 2013
Subject Science and Technology
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