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Deficiency symptoms of nitrogen and potassium are visible first in:

1. Senescent leaves
2. Young leaves
3. Roots
4. Buds

Correct answer: Senescent leaves

Solution

Nitrogen and potassium are mobile nutrients, so when they are scarce, the plant reallocates them from older tissues to younger growing parts. As a result, deficiency symptoms appear first in senescent leaves.

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