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Excessive use of which ofthe following fertilizers may be responsible for the presence of a toxic substance in groundwater?

A) Nitrogen B) Phosphate only
C) Potassium only D) Phosphate and potassium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nitrogen

Explanation:

Excessive use of nitrate including manure may be responsible forthe presence of toxic substance in groundwater. Phosphate can also enter the groundwater via excessive use of fertilizers. High application rates of nitrogen containing fertilizers combined with the high-water solubility of nitrate, leads to increased runoff into surface water as well as leaching into groundwater, thereby causing groundwater pollution.

Only a fraction of the nitrogen-based fertilizers, is converted to produce and other plant matter. Nitrate pollution in groundwater comes from pit latrines, it can cause blue baby syndrome.

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Q:

The smallest country of the world is

A) Italy B) Vatican city
C) Brazil D) Canada
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vatican city

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A watch dealer sells watches at Rs 600 per watch. However,he is forced to give two successive discounts of 10% and 5% respectively. However, he recovers the sales tax on the net sale price from the customer at 5% of the net price. What price does a customer have to pay him to buy the watch?

A) Rs 539.75 B) Rs 539.65
C) Rs 538.75 D) Rs 538.65
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 538.65

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Browning of paper in old books is caused by

A) oxidation of cellulose B) collection of dust
C) frequent use D) lack of aeration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) oxidation of cellulose

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Q:

What are different types of DBMS?

Answer

1. DBMS


2. RDBMS (Relational)


3. ORDBMS (Object Relational)


4. DDBMS (Distributed)


5. FDBMS (Federated)


6. HDDBMS (Homogeneous)


7. HDBMS (Hierarchical)


8. NDBMS (Networked)

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Brainstorming is an example of

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A) Computer language B) Problem solving technique
C) Lightening effect D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Problem solving technique

Explanation:

Brainstorming is an example of a problem solving technique of severe thinking.

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Q:

An image created to accompany words is called

A) A Heirogylph B) An Illustration
C) A Logo D) An Icon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An Illustration

Explanation:

An Illustration is a visual image created to accompany words to depict them.

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Under what section of trade union act, workers are entitled to protection if strike is illegal?

Answer

Dispute Act, 1947 put certain prohibitions on the right to strike. A strike may be illegal if it contravenes the provision of section 22, 23 or 24 of the Act.

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