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Dolomite power is applied in some agricultural lands. The purpose of applying it is to

A) increase the pH of the soil B) lower the pH of the soil
C) increase the phosphorus content of the soil D) increase the nitrogen content of the soil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) increase the pH of the soil

Explanation:

Dolomite is a limestone compound that contains calcium and magnesium. It provides valuable nutrients to plants and helpschange the pH of the soil by raising it to match the plants' needs. It evenprovides more nutrients than straight lime. It is often used in addition to balanced fertilizers, particularly with seeding fruit.

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Q:

Atomic number of which of the following elements is greater than that of Zinc

A) Copper B) Iron
C) Chromium D) Bromine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bromine

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

 

A) orientasion   B) oriantasion  
C) oriantation   D) orientation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) orientation

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Prolific

 

A) Dead B) Productive
C) Famous D) Evidence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Productive

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SARAS PT1N, the new upgraded version of indigenous transport aircraft. SARAS has been developed by ______.

A) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited B) National Aeronautics Laboratory
C) Bharat Dynamics Limited D) Defence Research and Development Organisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) National Aeronautics Laboratory

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

Wild and woolly

 

A) Uncouth in appearance or behaviour B) Either too much of something or too little
C) Near to perfection D) Ignoring all obligations
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Uncouth in appearance or behaviour

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Q:

Indian Super League is associated with which sport?

A) Horse Race B) Football
C) Cycling D) Golf
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Football

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Who won the Bharat Ratna on his 100th birthday?

A) Acharya Vinobha bhave B) JRD Tata
C) D.K. Karve D) Zakir Hussain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) D.K. Karve

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