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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: The depletion of organic nutrients in the soil has reached alarming proportions, thanks to indiscriminate use of chemical fertiliser in Green Revolution areas.
Q: As against an acceptable level of ‘soil organic carbon’ of well over 5 percent, soils in Punjab are said to have levels far below 1 percent.
R: Besides, 5.3 billion tonnes of soil is eroded annually, at a rate of 16.4 tonnes/hectare.
S: The nutrient imbalance has been skewed by the overuse of urea (N) vis-a-vis phosphatic (P in chemical parlance) and potassic (K) fertiliser.

A) SRPQ B) QPSR
C) PSRQ D) PQRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PQRS

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__________ of an input is defined as the change in output per unit of change in the input when all other inputs are held constant.

A) Marginal product B) Production function
C) Total product D) Average product
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Marginal product

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Friction is caused by the ______________ on the two surfaces in contact.

A) irregularities B) smoothness
C) densities D) gaps
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) irregularities

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Q:

The 'Kyoto Protocol' is an international treaty that commits State parties to reduction in

A) poverty B) greenhouse gases emission
C) nuclear armaments D) agricultural subsidy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) greenhouse gases emission

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The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its Parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.

Recognizing that developed countries are principally responsible for the current high levels of GHG emissions in the atmosphere as a result of more than 150 years of industrial activity, the Protocol places a heavier burden on developed nations under the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities."

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Q:

The Ghatampur thermal power plant recently approved by Cabinet is to be setup in

A) Rajasthan B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Karnataka D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh

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What does the term 'Call Money' refer to?

A) A loan made for a very short period of a few days or aweek B) Student loans to help cover the cost of highereducation
C) Loans to allow consumers to buy homes they can'tpay for upfront D) Personal loans for any personal expenses which don'thave a designated purpose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A loan made for a very short period of a few days or aweek

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Q:

The demand curve facing a perfectly competitive firm is

Answer

Demand curve is the relationship between price and quantity of product. In perfect competition, the demand curve for the product by a firm is perfectly elastic at maket price.

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Bollywood actress Pryanka Chopra won the Favourite Actress award at the People's Choice awards 2016, for her leading role in the American TV thriller series ___.

A) Secrets and Lies B) The Middle
C) Quantico D) Mistress
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Quantico

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