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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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An object having a mass 'm' moving with a velocity 'v' possesses a kinetic energy 'K'. If its velocity is doubled, its kinetic energy will become:

A) K/2 B) 2K
C) 4K D) K/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4K

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Can't judge a book by its cover

 

A) If you love something dearly then you have to protect it B) You shouldn't prejudge the value of something, by its outward appearance alone
C) To make a false opinion without even seeing that person is prejudice D) A bad book needs a good cover to make it saleable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) You shouldn't prejudge the value of something, by its outward appearance alone

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Thwart

A) Stop   B)  Hinder  
C) Balk   D) Assist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Assist

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Gandhi Ji started the Non-Cooperation Movement in?

A) 1880 B) 1900
C) 1920 D) 1940
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1920

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Permanent settlement was a feature of___________.

A) Zamindari System B) Mahalwari System
C) Ryotwari System D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Zamindari System

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As of February 2018, who has taken charge as the Chairman of the Tata Sons empire, before which he was the CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)?

A) N Chandrasekaran B) Bhaskar Bhat
C) Nandan Nilekani D) S. Ramadurai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) N Chandrasekaran

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


The phrase consists usually of a few words which denote a single idea that __________ a separate part of a sentence. In this respect it differs from theclause, ___________ is a short sentence that forms a distinct part __________ a composition, paragraph, or discourse. Correct phrasing is_______________ by rests, such rests do not break the ______________ of a thought or the progress of the sense.


distinct part __________ a composition,

A) for B) at
C) of D) to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) of

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