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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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ________________ weather conditions, the health department officials _______________ that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are _____________ as coming months might _________________ a challenge."


In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP)

A) management B) control
C) surveillance D) eradication
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) surveillance

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World Environment Day is observed on

A) February 28 B) May 16
C) June 05 D) September 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) June 05

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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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What of the following refers to hypotheses which are confirmed by varied tests?

A) Assumption B) Theory
C) Answer D) Opinion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Theory

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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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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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A lens has a power +2.0 D. The type of lens and its focal length will be

A) Concave, -0.5 m B) Convex, 0.5 m
C) Concave, 0.5 m D) Convex, -0.5 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Convex, 0.5 m

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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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