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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 


P: The depletion of organic nutrients in the soil has reached alarming proportions, thanks to indiscriminate use of chemical fertiliser in Green Revolution areas.
Q: As against an acceptable level of ‘soil organic carbon’ of well over 5 percent, soils in Punjab are said to have levels far below 1 percent.
R: Besides, 5.3 billion tonnes of soil is eroded annually, at a rate of 16.4 tonnes/hectare.
S: The nutrient imbalance has been skewed by the overuse of urea (N) vis-a-vis phosphatic (P in chemical parlance) and potassic (K) fertiliser.

A) SRPQ B) QPSR
C) PSRQ D) PQRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PQRS

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India shares water border with ___ countries.

A) Three B) Four
C) Five D) Seven
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Seven

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India's maritime boundaries are shared with seven countries — Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

 

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A newborn human baby is fed with the first secretion called colostrum from mammary gland. What does colostrum impart?

A) Factors for growth B) Immunity
C) Sleepiness D) Nutrition for development
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Immunity

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Alveoli is related to which of the following system of human body?

A) Circulatory system B) Excretory system
C) Reproductive system D) Respiratory system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Respiratory system

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The ________ balance is the sum of the balance of merchandise trade, services and net transfers received from the rest of the world.

A) Current Account B) Savings Account
C) Capital Account D) Asset Account
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Current Account

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Which type of epithelial tissue forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands, where it provides mechanical support?

A) Simple squamous epithelial B) Stratified squamous epithelial
C) Ciliated columnar epithelial D) Cuboidal epithelial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cuboidal epithelial

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The latest issued bank notes in the denomination of Rs. 50 by RBI have what motif on their reverse side?

A) Sanchi Stupa B) Red Fort
C) Mangalyaan D) Stone Chariot of Hampi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Stone Chariot of Hampi

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Why does ice covered in sawdust not melt quickly?

A) Sawdust does not allow the air to touch the ice B) The water is absorbed by sawdust
C) Sawdust is a bad conductor of heat D) Sawdust is good conductor of heat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sawdust is a bad conductor of heat

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