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Ramu cultivated pea plants as an inter crop in his paddy field. After harvesting, he allowed the roots of the pea plants remain in the soil for some period.
a. Is the action of Ramu reasonable?
b. Justify your answer.

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a. Yes
b. Rhizobium roots nodules in the pea plant can fix atomospheric nitrogen into nitrates and increase fertility of the soil.
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