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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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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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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Back to the drawing board

A) To solve a problem one has to go back to the root cause	B) An inventive person will find fresh ways to solve a problem
C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised	D) An artist is always happy if he gets a chance to go back to painting

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised

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____ is the process in which acids and bases react to form salts and water.

A) Distillation	B) Electrolysis
C) Neutralisation	D) Hydrolysis

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Neutralisation

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If a solution turns blue litmus red, its pH is likely to be

A) 7	B) 8
C) 9	D) 6

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

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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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How many medals in all did India win at the Rio Olympics 2016?

A) 5	B) 4
C) 3	D) 2

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