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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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Government intervention in a modern economy is useful because

A) the needs and wants of modern society are always met by the market place B) the market place has many incentives to create public work such as parks and library’s
C) governments are more able to meet some needs and wants of modern society in a way that ensures that all members of society can participate D) the market place powers all its own laws
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) governments are more able to meet some needs and wants of modern society in a way that ensures that all members of society can participate

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Who took charge as the Chief Minister of Goa after the 2017 elections?

A) Bharat Vir Wanchoo B) Manohar Parrikar
C) Churchill Alemao D) Dayanand Narvekar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Manohar Parrikar

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What is the minimum age for getting elected to the Lok Sabha?

A) 18 B) 21
C) 16 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25

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In accordance to the Construction, Protection of Life and Personal Liberty is granted under which Article?

A) Article 20 B) Article 21
C) Article 22 D) Article 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Article 21

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In July 2017, the Central Government has set the investment limit per fiscal year for ‘Hindu Undivided Family’ to ______ kg under ‘Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme’.

A) 2 B) 10
C) 4 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4

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What is the upward force exerted by water called?

A) Density B) Buoyant force
C) Gravitation D) Friction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Buoyant force

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A 5 kg object is raised through a height of 4 m. The work done by the force of gravity acting on the object is (take g = 10 m/s2)

 

A) 200j B) 20j
C) -20j D) -200j
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -200j

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