Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing bacterium in legume roots? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing bacterium in legume roots?
A. Rhizobium
B. Azotobacter
C. Nitrosomonas
D. Lactobacillus
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Rhizobium species form symbiotic root nodules in legumes and fix atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia. Azotobacter is free-living, Nitrosomonas nitrifies, Lactobacillus ferments.

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