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Which one of the following is the theme of the World Soil Day, 2017?

A) Soils and pulses, a symbol for life B) Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground
C) Soils, a solid ground for life D) Soils, foundation for family farming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground

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World Soil Day 2017 is celebrated on 5 December under the theme "Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground," with activities aiming to communicate messages on the importance of soil quality for food security, healthy ecosystems and human well-being.Soils not only produce 95% of the food we consume, they also have a huge potential for taking carbon from the atmosphere and offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions. Keeping the soil healthy can bring a multitude of gains, from food security to sustainable livelihoods and climate benefits.

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If 177 is divided into 3 parts in the ratio 1/2 : 2/3: 4/5, then the second part is

A) 75 B) 45
C) 72 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60

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The bar chart given shows the sales of 3 types of cars in the Indian automotive industry over 4 years. All the sales figures have been shown in terms of 000 units.

What is the respective ratio of total sales of Sedan and total sales of SUV over the period of 4 years?

A) 23 : 31 B) 29 : 39
C) 43 : 31 D) 76 : 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 43 : 31

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

“I have not seen him for years,” said his mother.

 

A) She has not seen him for years said his mother. B) His mother had not seen him for years.
C) His mother told him she had not saw him for years. D) His mother said that she had not seen him for years.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) His mother said that she had not seen him for years.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Moot

 

A) Open B) Doubtful
C) Definite D) Controversial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Definite

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______ are details of appearance or behavior or in other words, a particular form or a particular function in classification of organisms.

A) Speciation B) Evolution
C) Characteristics D) Illustration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Characteristics

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The plant growth regulators are small, simple molecules of diverse chemical composition. They are

A) carbohydrates, fats and proteins B) indole compounds, adenine derivatives, carotenoids and terpenes
C) fatty acids, glucose and vitamins D) vitamin C, vitamin D and glucose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) indole compounds, adenine derivatives, carotenoids and terpenes

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The  plant  growth  regulators  are small,  simple  molecules  of  diversechemical composition. They can be in   form   of   indole   compounds, adenine   derivatives,   carotenoids derivatives,terpenes  or  gases  like ethyleneetc.The   plant   growth regulators  are  bifurcated  into  two groups according to their functions in  a  living  plant  body.First  group of   plant   growth   regulators   are found   in   growth   activities,   for instance,  cell  division,  flowering, fruiting  and  seed  formation.The second   group   of   Plant   growth regulators   are   involved   in   plant responses  to  wounds  and  stresses of biotic and abiotic origin.

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

They told me that they had build a new house.

A) have built B) have build
C) had built D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) had built

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