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Which Soil is Suitable for Agriculture?

A) Alluvial Soils B) Red Soils
C) Sandy Soils D) Peaty Soils
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alluvial Soils

Explanation:

1. Each type of soil benefits different types of crops through their unique physical, chemical and biological properties.

 

2. Alluvial Soils are best suitable for Agriculture. This soil is a fertile soil which is rich in potassium.

 

3. It is best especially for crops such as paddy, sugarcane,...

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Select the correct statement about the pharynx.

A) The auditory tube drains into the nasopharynx B) The laryngopharynx blends posteriorly into the nasopharynx
C) The palatine tonsils are embedded in the lateral walls of the nasopharynx D) The pharyngeal tonsil is located in the laryngopharynx
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The auditory tube drains into the nasopharynx

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Q:

A balloon filled with hydrogen will

A) continue going upwards uninterrupted B) reach a particular height and remain floating
C) burst after reaching some height D) reach a particular height and start coming down
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) reach a particular height and remain floating

Explanation:

It will stop at a height where the weight of the balloon with contents is equal to the weight of air displaced by it, i.e , when the upthrust is equal to the downthrust. The question of bursting will depend on how much difference of pressure inside and outside , the material of the balloon can withstand. It is assumed the balloon is filled with a lighter than air gas like hydrogen or helium.

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Q:

Where is the Morris Canal Located?

A) New Jeresy B) Michigan
C) California D) Washington
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) New Jeresy

Explanation:

It is located in New Jeresy

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Anna Hazare was awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition for:

A) His war against corruption and launching Bhrashtatachar virodhi Jan Andolan B) His service to the Indian Army
C) Transforming a barren-dry village called Ralegan-Siddhi in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district into a model village of self-sufficiency, ecofriendly and harmony D) His remarkable social service in the Adivasi areas of Bihar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Transforming a barren-dry village called Ralegan-Siddhi in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district into a model village of self-sufficiency, ecofriendly and harmony

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Which object, initially called the 'Whirlwind', was invented by Ives McGaffey in 1869 ?

A) Washing machine B) Electric mixer
C) Vacuum cleaner D) Blender
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vacuum cleaner

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Who invented Bifocal Lens?

A) John Adams B) Benjamin Franklin
C) James Madison D) Thomas Jefferson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Benjamin Franklin

Explanation:

Benjamin Franklin has long been credited with the invention of bifocal lenses and he was the first to wear bifocal lenses. He did not produce them himself but instead had some optician in London or France make them for him to overcome Presbyopia, a condition that Franklin suffered. He was tired switching between lenses for far and near sightedness. And that resulted in inventing Bifocal Lenses.

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Q:

On which of the following dates is the Navy Day celebrated in India ?

A) October 8 B) February 1
C) January 15 D) December 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) December 4

Explanation:

On December 4, 1971, the Indian Navy successfully executed Operation Trident, which was a devastating attack on Pakistan Naval Headquarters in Karachi. The operation, which marked the first use of anti-ship missiles in the region, did irreparable damage to the Karachi port during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. To commemorate this, December 4 is celebrated as the Indian Navy Day.

Every year to celebrate the achievements and role of the naval force to the country we clebrate Navy Day. The Indian Navy is the marine branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is led by the President of India as Commander-in-Chief.

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