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Science and Technology question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2013

Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to

1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
2. tolerate extremes of pH
3. resist disease infestation 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
• Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
• Explanation: Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic fungus that expands the root network, filters out toxins, and acts as a biological shield against soil-borne pathogens.
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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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