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What is organic matter in soil is also called

A) residue B) humus
C) occlusion D) compact
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) humus

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In soil, organic matter consists of plant and animal material that is in the process of decomposing. When it has fully decomposed it is called humus. Soil organic matter serves as a reservoir of nutrients for crops, provides soil aggregation, increases nutrient exchange, retains moisture, reduces compaction,... 

This humus is important for soil structure because it holds individual mineral particles together in clusters.

 

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What is the process of waste water treatment is commonly known?

A) Waste water management B) Cleaning of water
C) Sewage treatment D) Decontamination
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sewage treatment

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Article 43A of the Indian Constitution "Participation of workers in management of industries" deals with?

A) the State Government B) the Union Government
C) the directive principles of state policy D) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the directive principles of state policy

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The Wassenaar Arrangement has decided to admit India as its new member. Which of the following is correct with respect to the Wassenaar Arrangement?

A) It is a non-government organization B) It is a multilateral export control regime
C) It promotes transparency and greaterresponsibility in transfer of conventional arms& dual-use goods & technologies D) Both B & C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both B & C

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The Wassenaar Arrangement is a multilateral export control regime and plays a significant role in promoting transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. It has decided to admit India as its new member which would enhance its credentials in the field of non-proliferation despite not being signatory to Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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At which place the first BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise 2017 (BIMSTEC DMEx 2017), held in October 2017?

A) Dhaka B) Colombo
C) Delhi D) Male
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Delhi

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Sexual reproduction in Algae that takes place through fusion of two dissimilar size gametes is called?

A) Zoospores B) Anisogamous
C) Isogamous D) Oogamous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Anisogamous

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X leaves his house facing west, drives 100 km, then turns right and drives 100 km. He then turns left and drives 50 km. In which direction is X facing in relation to his starting point?

A) North east B) South west
C) South east D) North west
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) North west

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Highest percentage of carbon is found in which form of coal?

A) Anthracite B) Bituminous
C) Peat D) lignite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Anthracite

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