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How is the nitrogen taken up by the plants?

I. In the form of inorganic nitrates or nitrites
II. In the form of organic compounds
III. Directly taken up from the atmosphere

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

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The book 'India of our Dreams' was written by ___ ?

A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad B) M.V. Kamath
C) Dr. C. Subramanian D) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) M.V. Kamath

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The biggest public sector undertaking in the country is

A) Iron and steel Plants B) Roadways
C) Railways D) Airways
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Railways

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Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct?

1.It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning.

2.It mostly occurs in the hilly areas.

3.It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., 250 mm-300 mm in a couple of hours.

4.It occurs only during daytime.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 1, 3 and 4
C) 2 and 3 only D) 2 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

All   are   correct   except   4   as   a cloudburst  can  occur  anytime  and at  any  place  which  is  affected  by convective weather system.

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Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from the office by 

 

A) Both houses of Parliament  B) Union council of Ministers 
C) President of India  D) Chief Justice of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both houses of Parliament 

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Which of the following statements about the National Water Academy (NWA) is/are correct?

1. The primary objective of the NWA is to function as Centre of Excellence in training for in-service engineers from Central and State organizations on various aspects of water resource planning.

2. The NWA is located in New Delhi.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 only

Explanation:

National Water Academy (formerly known as Central Training Unit) was set up in Central Water Commission Opens in a new window by the Ministry of Water Resources, RD and GR, opens in a new window Govt. of India in the year 1988, to impart training to the in-service engineers of various Central/State organizations involved in the Development & Management of Water Resources. It was established under USAID assistance and strengthened with the subsequent assistance received from the World Bank.

It is located at Pune

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The constitution of India refers to the budget as the ______.

 

A) Annual Financial Statement   B) Money Bill  
C) Finance Bill   D) Annual Money Statement  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Annual Financial Statement  

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The Simlipal biosphere reserve is located in which Indian state?

 

A) Goa B) Chandigarh
C) Odisha D) Rajasthan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Odisha

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