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As reported in newspapers, China has raised objection on India's presence in South China Sea along with Vietnam. Both the nations are engaged in which of the following activities in the sea?

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  1. Fishing

  2. Exploring minerals

  3. Exploring oilfields

  4. Disposal of electronic waste

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Correct Option: C

India recently started production in its new Uranium Ore Processing Mill in Teeramdih, Jharkhand. Uranium is mainly used in which of the following industries/sectors?

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  1. Pharma

  2. Texitle

  3. Auto

  4. Nuclear Power

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following countries is not the member of the Nuclear-Supplier Group (NSG)?

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  1. Russia

  2. USA

  3. France

  4. Iran

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following countries is at the top of the list of nations having maximum quantity of Gold with them ?

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  1. India

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. USA

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

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  1. Oil

  2. Solar energy

  3. Wind energy

  4. Hydroelectricity

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Oil is considered as one of the conventional source of energy. As these are the natural components which are there in the nature in little amount and can't be used again and again. These are only be used for once. They are also named as non-renewable sources of energy.
Hence, A is the correct option. 

Firewood, agricultural waste and dried dung are _____.

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  1. non-commercial sources

  2. conventional sources

  3. both A and B

  4. none

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Agricultural waste, firewood and animals dung is non-commercial. It is non-commercial as it's available in no amount. Conventional sources are the natural components which are there in the nature in little amount and can't be used again and again. These are only be used for once. 
Hence, C is the correct option.

What are the benefits of using compost?

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  1. It saves the land from harmful effects of chemical fertilisers

  2. Civic authorities are benefited too as they have to dispose off a reduced quantity of waste

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the Above

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following is a unconventional source of energy?

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  1. Oil

  2. Gas

  3. Solar

  4. Coal

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Solar is considered as non-conventional sources of energy. This is the type of energy source which can be fill up and can be used again and again. 
It is in unlimited quantity because it's energy directly comes from sun. These are also named as renewable source of energy. These can be generated through natural phenomenons. 

What are the advantages of adopting bio composting?

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  1. Control soil erosion

  2. Control wetland construction

  3. Use as landfill cover

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

 ______ sources of energy are generally exhaustible, ______ sources are generally renewable.

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  1. Noncommercial, commercial

  2. Commercial, noncommercial

  3. Conventional, non conventional

  4. Non conventional, conventional

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Commercial sources are exhaustible like coal, petroleum and electricity are considered as the conventional source of energy. As these are the natural components which are there in the nature in little amount and can't be used again and again. These are only be used for once. 
Other side, firewood, cow dung are non-commercial as they're are free of cost available with no limitations. 
Hence, B is the correct option.