Current Affairs Question - 18 April 2019
National Physical Geography
Self Ploughing Soil
Which soil is generally referred to as ‘Self Ploughing Soil’?
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Alluvial soil
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| B |
Laterite soil
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| C |
Red soil
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| D |
Black cotton soil
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National Agriculture & Livestock
Cotton Production In India
Consider the following statement about Cotton Production in India:
- India is the largest producer and exporter of cotton in the world.
- Cotton is a rabi crop and needs 210 frost free days to grow.
- India is the largest consumer of cotton in the world.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 and 2 only
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| B |
2 and 3 only
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| C |
1, 2 and 3
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| D |
None of these
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National Physical Geography
Cotton Production In India
Consider the following statements:
- Regur soil is rich in Potash & Phosphorus.
- Black cotton soil is granitic in origin.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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Only 1
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| B |
Only 2
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| C |
Both 1 and 2
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| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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National Education
Nutritional Deficiency
Consider the following statements:
- Deficiency of macronutrients is often called as ‘Hidden Hunger’.
- Fortified foods are generally marked with +FF logo.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
Only 1
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| B |
Only 2
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| C |
Both 1 and 2
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| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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National Education
Zinc Deficiency In India
Which among the following is the cause of ‘Zinc Deficiency in India’?
- Increased carbon emission
- Food habits
- Preference of coarse grains over rice/ wheat
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1 and 2 only
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| B |
2 and 3 only
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| C |
1, 2 and 3
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| D |
None of these.
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