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Which one of the following is the theme of the World Soil Day, 2017?

A) Soils and pulses, a symbol for life B) Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground
C) Soils, a solid ground for life D) Soils, foundation for family farming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground

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World Soil Day 2017 is celebrated on 5 December under the theme "Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground," with activities aiming to communicate messages on the importance of soil quality for food security, healthy ecosystems and human well-being.Soils not only produce 95% of the food we consume, they also have a huge potential for taking carbon from the atmosphere and offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions. Keeping the soil healthy can bring a multitude of gains, from food security to sustainable livelihoods and climate benefits.

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The tides in the sea are primarily due to

A) the atmospheric effect of the Earth B) the gravitational effect of Venus on the Earth
C) the gravitational effect of the Sun on the Earth D) the gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth

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Name the team which won the Santosh Trophy for the 32nd time in 2017?

A) Odisha B) West Bengal
C) Andhra Pradesh D) Punjab
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) West Bengal

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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.

 

Teachers worldwide are stuck in a constant balancing __________ between individual liberty and occupational obligations. The Indian teacher is _________ stuck in tremendous technological, political and sociocultural changes, which are having ________ impact on performance and lifestyle. It goes without saying that teachers in India need to redefine and adjust their _____________ to develop transformational and humane skills by helping bridge the deep-rooted ______________ distance between the teacher and the taught.

 

the deep-rooted ______________ distance between the

 

A) psychology   B) psychological  
C) psychologically   D) psychologise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) psychological  

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_____ is the fourth state of matter.

A) Plasma B) Steam
C) Gas D) Matteroid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Plasma

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Sabrimala is a Hindu pilgrimage centre located in which Tiger Reserve area?

A) Bandipur B) Kanha
C) Periyar D) Panna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Periyar

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Moti Masjid is situated in which of these World Heritage Sites?

A) Humayun's Tomb B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex
C) Qutub Minar D) Red Fort Complex
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Red Fort Complex

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Fabric made from_________ does not get wrinkled easily.

A) Cotton B) Flax
C) Silk D) Polyester
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Polyester

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