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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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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

 

A) Promounciation B)  Prononciation
C)  Pronunciation D) Pronuncieation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  Prononciation

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

Anti­apartheid activist Desmond Tutu is even more hard­headed when he says, "In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry’." Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing. _____________ him forgiveness is a wager, an ethical wager on the future of ______________ relationship. This is why the few events of apology which stand up to _____________ scrutiny deserve to be treasured.

 

"In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry'."

 

A) each B) all
C) any D) every
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) every

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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.


"Won’t you help me to carry this suitcase?" said I to my wife.

A) I asked my wife that if she would not help me in carrying that suitcase. B) I asked my wife if she would not help me to carry that suitcase.
C) I asked my wife that whether she would not help me to carry this suitcase. D) I asked my wife that if she would be helping me to carry this suitcase.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I asked my wife if she would not help me to carry that suitcase.

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 60o, then find the value of (secP - 1/√3) 

A) (√6-6)/3√3 B) (1-3√2)/3
C) 1/√3 D) 2/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/√3

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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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Who among the following became the first tourist to space by spending $20 million for 8 days in orbit?

A) Greg Olsen B) Charles Simonyi
C) Dennis Tito D) Mark Shuttleworth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dennis Tito

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If for the year a country's GDP was $990 million, consumer spending was $630 million, investment by businesses was $110 million, exports were $55 million and imports were $45 million, calculate government spending?

A) $260 million B) $240 million
C) $480 million D) $460 million
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) $240 million

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