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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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On 19 September 2017, Law Ministry approved Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017. The Bill entrusts the responsibility to try cases of Fugitive Economic Offenders under ______.

A) Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) B) Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2005
C) Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2010 D) Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 1995
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)

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After how much time the laws made by Parliament on the state subjects during a National Emergency become inoperative and cease to operate?

 

A) Three months B) Six months
C) Nine months D) Twelve months
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Six months

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Blocking in experimental design is useful because it

A) keeps the experimenter from knowing which subjects are in the treatment group. B) prevents response bias from entering into the experiment.
C) gives the quarterback enough time to throw the ball. D) controls for multiple variables in an experiment.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) controls for multiple variables in an experiment.

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Which of the following coloured light has the lowest frequency?

A) Green B) Blue
C) Red D) Violet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Red

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Mirages are formed primarily due to ___ of light.

A) Reflection B) Diffusion
C) Refraction D) Scattering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Refraction

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Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives: 6 : 42 :: 12 : ?

A) 48 B) 72
C) 60 D) 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 84

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

"Good-bye! Dear friend," said the patriot, "we will meet again."

A) The patriot said good-bye to his dear friend and said that they will meet again. B) The patriot bade his friend good-bye and said that they must meet again.
C) Bidding his dear friend good-bye, the patriot said that they would meet again. D) The patriot said good-bye to his friend and said that they are sure to meet again.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bidding his dear friend good-bye, the patriot said that they would meet again.

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