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The method of soil conservation in which different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash is called?

A) Mulching B) Mulching
C) Rock dam D) Terrace farming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mulching

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Which among the following has the maximum life span

A) Eagle B) Tortoise
C) Tiger D) Elephant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tortoise

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The 105th Indian Science Congress meeting was held in ______.

A) IIM, Ahmadabad B) Manipur University, Imphal
C) IIT, Bombay D) Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Manipur University, Imphal

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The Indian Science Congress – the largest gathering of Indian scientists – was scheduled to be held at Osmania University in Hyderabad from January 3 to 7. For the first time in its history, it was rescheduled to March 16-March 20 and its venue was moved to the Manipur University, Imphal after the Osmania University administration said it would not be able to host the event fearing agitations on campus.

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______ is the time taken by the earth to return to a given point in its orbit with reference to a fixed star.

A) Lunar year B) Sidereal year
C) Solar year D) Tropical year
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sidereal year

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The largest dolphin species is the orca, also called as ________.

A) Bottle Nose B) Baiji
C) Killer whale D) Tucuxi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Killer whale

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What is the sound made by seal called?

A) Bark B) Moo
C) Screech D) Growl
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bark

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What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh ?

A) Geothermal Energy B) Biomass Energy
C) Thermal Energy D) Hydro Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Geothermal Energy

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On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day?

A) December 22 B) March 21
C) June 22 D) September 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) December 22

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