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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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If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within -

A) Six months from the date of dissolution	B) Twelve months from the date of dissolution
C) Two months from the dateof dissolution	D) One month from the dateof dissolution

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Six months from the date of dissolution

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Which kind of missile is BRAHMOS?

A) Medium range ballistic missile	B) Supersonic cruise missile
C) Short range tactical missile	D) Ultrasonic cruise missile

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Supersonic cruise missile

Explanation:

BRAHMOS is a two-stage missile with a solid propellant booster engine as its first stage which brings it to supersonic speed and then gets separated.

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Which of the following is the primary sex organ in man?

A) Prostrate	B) Testis
C) Vas deferens	D) Seminal vesicles

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Testis

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Rupa said to the driver, "Can you take me to the doctor now?"

A) Rupa asked the driver if he could take her to the doctor then.	B) Rupa asked the driver that if he could take her to the doctor than.
C) Rupa asked the driver that if he would take her to the doctor at once.	D) Rupa asked the driver that if he can take her to the doctor than at once.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rupa asked the driver if he could take her to the doctor then.

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Which Indian city was gifted by the Portuguese as dowry to Charles II, the king of England, when he got married to the sister of the King of Portugal in 1662?

A) Daman	B) Cochin
C) Goa	D) Mumbai

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mumbai

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Ramesh starts his journey by walking 2 kilometres towards North. Then he takes a right turn and walks 1 kilometre. Again takes a right turn and walks 2 kilometre. Now which direction is he facing?

A) East	B) West
C) South	D) North

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) South

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Amish Tripathi, a famous Indian writer, is working on a series based on Ramayana, in which the first two books focus on Rama and Sita, respectively. On which character does the third book of this series focus?

A) Bharata	B) Lakshmana
C) Hanuman	D) Raavana

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