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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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________ means that the President of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice.

A) Original Jurisdiction B) Writ Jurisdiction
C) Appellate Jurisdiction D) Advisory Jurisdiction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Advisory Jurisdiction

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

A) UV rays B) Radio waves
C) X rays D) Infrared waves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Radio waves

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What is the duration of the world’s shortest X–ray laser has been successfully created by the scientists?

 

A) 39 nanoseconds B) 43 attoseconds
C) 15 picoseconds D) 57 microseconds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 43 attoseconds

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Which of the following is a metabolic function of skin?

A) synthesis of a vitamin D precursor B) cutaneous sensation
C) body temperature regulation D) elimination of nitrogenous wastes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) synthesis of a vitamin D precursor

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The sigmoid colon is a part of

A) Small Intestine B) Large Intestine
C) Pharynx D) Rectum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Large Intestine

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In the Modern Periodic Table, elements are arranged in

A) increasing atomic mass number B) increasing atomic number
C) decreasing atomic mass number D) decreasing atomic number
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) increasing atomic number

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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.

 

As several studies shows over (1)/ the years, the annual data is useful in (2)/ reviewing trends of extreme events. (3)/ No error. (4)

 

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

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