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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.


Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows.

In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame.

Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately .

 

What is the effect of the word choice 'riparian'?

A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone. B) It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as reparian.
C) It seems condescending, as if the author is bending over back-wards to teach readers. D) It misleads reader into thinking they are getting scientific information when they are not.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone.

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

The Management Committee (A)/ was divided (B)/ in their opinion. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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Which among the following is true for the Supreme Court of India ?

A) Federal Court B) Court of Appeal
C) Guardian of the Constitution D) All of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of these

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Which among the following has the maximum life span

A) Eagle B) Tortoise
C) Tiger D) Elephant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tortoise

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Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserve?

A) Sunderbans B) Gulf of Mannar
C) Nandadevi D) Corbett
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Corbett

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The tree species most commonly used in social forestry is

A) Peepal B) Gulmohar
C) Eucalyptus D) Mango
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Eucalyptus

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______________ was a philosopher and theologian from India during early 8th century who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.

A) Adi Shankara B) Dyaneshwar
C) Eknath D) Madhvacharya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Adi Shankara

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Which of the following animals can change its sex?

A) Planarian B) Snail
C) Ascaris D) Nereis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Snail

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