The element which is required by the plant in large quantity – (1) Calcium (2) Nitrogen (3) Phosphorus (4) Sulphur

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(2) Nitrogen Explanation: All plants need nitrogen to make amino acids, proteins and DNA, but the nitrogen in the atmosphere is not in a form that they can use. Plants use nitrogen by absorbing either nitrate or ammonium through the roots.

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