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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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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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Who took charge as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in 2017?

A) Achal Kumar Jyothi B) Ranjit Kumar
C) Vivek Goenka D) Rajiv Mehrishi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rajiv Mehrishi

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Under Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) launched in Aug 2017, the beneficiary will be provided an interest free loan upto ______ for purchase of the vehicle.

 

A) Rs 6.50 lakh B) Rs 8.50 lakh
C) Rs 7.50 lakh D) Rs 9.50 lakh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 6.50 lakh

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What does PDA stand for?

A) Personal Data Assistant B) Personal Digital Assistant
C) Prime Data Assistant D) Prime Digital Assistant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Personal Digital Assistant

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Which one of the following is not an International Human Rights Treaty?

A) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights B) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
C) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities D) Declaration on the Right to Development
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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The International Bill of Human Rights has been further supplemented by various other international treaties, conventions and declarations. They are usually regarded as “human rights instruments”. The important among them are as follows....

•Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1979)

•Declaration on the Right to Development (1986)

•Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006).

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A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of matrix-I are numbered from o to 4 and the matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, F can be represented by 13, 21 etc and Y can be represented by 97,98 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set of the word 'TONE'

A) 34,75,23,75 B) 30,59,43,98
C) 14,75,23,69 D) 68,78,95,34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 68,78,95,34

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Syed Modi International Grand Prix Gold Championship is held every year at ___.

A) Chandigarh B) Lucknow
C) Delhi D) Hyderabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lucknow

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