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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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The planet Mars is also known as the ____.

A) Morning star B) Evening star
C) Red planet D) Blue planet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Red planet

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Calculate the time period (in seconds) of a sound wave of wavelength 5m travelling with a speed of 500 m/s.

 

A) 0.01 B) 2500
C) 0.02 D) 1250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.01

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: While it is good to see SEBI taking a serious view of leaks and initiating suo motu action, bringing the perpetrators to book through such old-fashioned methods 0may be an uphill task.
Q: But recent episodes of suspected insider trading through WhatsApp groups, in which analysts shared prescient tip-offs about upcoming results for top listed companies, reveals that the framework remains porous.
R: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have lately redoubled their efforts to put in place a water-tight governance framework for listed firms.
S: Initiating a probe into this episode, SEBI has interrogated analysts, conducted raids on stock brokers and deployed search-and-seizure powers to confiscate laptops and mobile phones.

A) RQSP B) QSPR
C) SPQR D) PRQS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RQSP

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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.

The scenario _________________ dramatically today. We have the ___________________ of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger ________________ the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the _______________ of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition ____________.


Not surprisingly, these companies now see the _______________ of monopoly.

A) virtues B) respectability
C) trust D) innocence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) virtues

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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.


Restorative justice is _______________ from mediation though it involves meetings and dialogues to fix responsibility for wrongdoing and to find a solution acceptable to ______________ three parties. More importantly, it directly addresses victim needs and ________________ emphasises the private dimensions of a public wrong. It is not a substitute _______________ the formal criminal justice system, but a good backup to reduce its workload and to increase the sense of justice in the system as a __________________.


Restorative justice is _______________ from mediation though it involves meeting

A) clear B) distinct
C) recognisable D) specific
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) distinct

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate itby selecting the appropriate option.

 

She ______ all her money at one shop in the mall.

 

A) ignored B) spent
C) given   D) lawned
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) spent

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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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