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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 


P: The depletion of organic nutrients in the soil has reached alarming proportions, thanks to indiscriminate use of chemical fertiliser in Green Revolution areas.
Q: As against an acceptable level of ‘soil organic carbon’ of well over 5 percent, soils in Punjab are said to have levels far below 1 percent.
R: Besides, 5.3 billion tonnes of soil is eroded annually, at a rate of 16.4 tonnes/hectare.
S: The nutrient imbalance has been skewed by the overuse of urea (N) vis-a-vis phosphatic (P in chemical parlance) and potassic (K) fertiliser.

A) SRPQ B) QPSR
C) PSRQ D) PQRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PQRS

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The study of individual markets of demand and supply in which the 'players', or the decision makers, were also individuals (buyers or sellers, even companies) who were seen as trying to maximize their profits (as producers or sellers) and their personal satisfaction or welfare levels (as consumers) is called?

A) Macroeconomics B) Econometrics
C) Microeconomics D) Heterodox Economics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Microeconomics

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Mirages are formed primarily due to ___ of light.

A) Reflection B) Diffusion
C) Refraction D) Scattering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Refraction

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Which one of the following events is not correctly matched with the year in which it happened?

A) Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide—1985 B) Conclusion of the Uruguay Round of GATT—1994
C) Inauguration of the World Trade Organization—1995 D) Establishment of the first wholly electronic stock exchange (Nasdaq)—1971
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide—1985

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•SWIFT was founded in the 1970s, based on the ambitious and innovative vision of creating a global financial messaging service, and a common language for international financial messaging.

•The Uruguay Round was the 8th round of multilateral trade negotiations (MTN) conducted within the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), spanning from 1986 to 1994 and embracing 123 countries as "contracting parties".

•The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade. The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement.

•Founded by the National Association of Securities Dealers, the NASDAQ began trading on February 8, 1971, as the world's first electronic stock market.

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Which statement about Ultrabook computers is false?

A) Utrabooks are equipped with SSD drives for fast start-up B) Ultrabooks do not offer HDMI video output ports
C) Ultrabooks typically weigh less than 3 pounds D) Ultrabooks have the fastest optical drives
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ultrabooks have the fastest optical drives

Explanation:

Ultrabooks have the fastest optical drives is the false statement in the given options about Ultrabook computers.

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Which is the closest star to our solar system?

A) Alpha Centauri B) Beta Centauri
C) Proxima Centauri D) Barnard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Proxima Centauri

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Which of the following is not considered as a part of the Abiotic Environment?

A) Plants B) Air
C) Water D) Soil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Plants

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According to Indian Constitution, there are three organs of government. Which among the following is/are NOT an organ/organs of it?

I. The legislature

II. The Media

III. The Judiciary

 

A) Only I B) Only II
C) Only III D) Only I and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only II

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