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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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Who is the author of "The Twentieth Wife"?

A) Aparna Sinha B) Bapsi Sidhwa
C) R. K. Narayan D) Indu Sundaresan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Indu Sundaresan

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Gol Gumbaz was built in which century?

A) 15th B) 16th
C) 17th D) 18th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17th

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Shahjahan was the _____Mughal ruler.

A) Fourth B) Third
C) Sixth D) Fifth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Fifth

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The famous Sanchi Stupa was commissioned by

A) Bindusara B) Ashoka
C) Chandragupta Maurya D) Kanishka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ashoka

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If a cone of radius 10.5 cm and height 12 cm is melted and constructed into a cylinder of the same radius, what will be the height of this cylinder?

A) 8 cm B) 6 cm
C) 4 cm D) 2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 cm

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From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.

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A) Dog B) Going
C) Mid D) Might
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Might

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Who amongst the following is a renowned vocalist?

A) Kaushalaya Reddy B) Manjit Bawa
C) Raja Ravi Verma D) Pt. Jasraj
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pt. Jasraj

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