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Which of the following condition is suitable for denitrification?

A. Water-logged soil

B. Well drained soil

C. Both A and B

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Water-logged soil condition is suitable for denitrification.
When oxygen is limited as in waterlogged conditions, some bacteria use nitrate to support respiration. Thus, denitrification occurs in anaerobic conditions with the presence of denitrifying microorganisms, soluble C compounds and oxidized forms of N.

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