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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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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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Which state in India is set to become the first state to invite all Twitter and Facebook users to interact with the Chief Minister and contribute towards improving various services  ?

A) Chattisgarh B) Punjab
C) Karnataka D) Haryana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Haryana

Explanation:

Haryana is poised to become the first state to invite all Twitter and Facebook users to interact with the Chief Minister Manohar Lal and contribute towards further improving various services being provided by different departments.

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The term aerotolerant anaerobe refers to an organism that

A) uses oxygen or grows without oxygen. B) requires more oxygen than is present in air.
C) does not use oxygen but tolerates it. D) requires less oxygen than is present in air.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) does not use oxygen but tolerates it.

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Select the antonym of
celibate

A) chaste B) virtuous
C) promiscuous D) continent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) promiscuous

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A man and his son are in a terrible accident and are rushed to the hospital in critical care. The doctor looks at the boy and exclaims "I can't operate on this boy, he's my son!" How could this be?

Answer

This is only possible when that doctor is boy's mother.

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Which European Country is the guarantor of Bank of Central African States

A) UK B) France
C) Germany D) Switzerland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) France

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Which State is the "most corrupt state" According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)?

A) Manipur B) Maharashtra
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Uttarakhand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Maharashtra

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