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Q. Consider the following fertilizers:
  1. Phosphorous fertilizers
  2. Potassium fertilizers
  3. Ammonium fertilizers
In which of the above does the Government of India provide a subsidy under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) regime to both locally produced as well as imported varieties?
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Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: The Government of India provides subsidies under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme to both domestic and imported phosphorous and potassium fertilizers. Ammonium fertilizers, which are primarily nitrogen-based, are not subsidized under the NBS scheme. The NBS scheme was implemented in 2010 for balanced use of fertilizers.
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