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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

Explanation:

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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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

Le Duc Tho, chosen for the 1973 Peace Prize for his (1)/ act in the Paris Peace Accords, declined, stating (2)/ that there was no actual peace in Vietnam. (3)/ No error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The dealer will service the scooter for free the first three times.

 

A) The scooter will be serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times. B) The scooter was serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.
C) For the first three times, the dealer will service the scooter for free. D) Servicing of the scooter for free will be done by the dealer for the first three times.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The scooter will be serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.

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Which of the following elements has the lowest melting point?

A) Bromine B) Zinc
C) Lead D) Calcium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bromine

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In humans, the sound is produced by the ________.

A) oesophagus B) larynx
C) medulla D) epiglottis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) larynx

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When is International Olympic Day observed?

A) 16th August B) 2nd February
C) 18th December D) 23rd June
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 23rd June

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Choose the most appropriate answer:The book, ‘Born Again on the Mountain’ is authored by

A) Pooja Rani B) Arunima Sinha
C) Bachendri Pal D) Urbashi Lal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Arunima Sinha

Explanation:

The book, ‘Born Again on the Mountain’: a story of losing everything and findingit back is authored by Arunima Sinha.

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Who is the author of "Interpreter of Maladies"?

A) Jhumpa Lahiri B) Amish Tripathi
C) Ravinder Singh D) Salman Rushdie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jhumpa Lahiri

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