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Multiple choice general knowledge the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil soil erosion and conservation

Soil erosion can be prevented by _________.

  1. increasing bird population

  2. afforestation

  3. removal of vegetation

  4. overgrazing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Afforestation, or the planting of trees, creates a root network that stabilizes the soil and reduces the impact of rain and wind. The other options either promote erosion or have no direct effect on soil stability.

Multiple choice general knowledge the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil soil erosion and conservation

Which among the following within processes helps in evolution?
1. Natural selection
2. Adaptation
3. Mutation
4. Reproductive isolation

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 2 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Natural selection, adaptation, mutation, and reproductive isolation are all fundamental mechanisms that drive the process of biological evolution. Each plays a distinct role in how populations change over time.

Multiple choice general knowledge the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil soil erosion and conservation

Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
1. Soil erosion is the destruction of the upper layer of the soil by natural factors.
2. General erosion is one when there is 25% less erosion of the land soil.
3. Sheet erosion is caused when the upper fertile layer of the land is eroded by air or water.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 2 is a standard definition of general erosion in some contexts, and statement 3 correctly identifies sheet erosion as the removal of the fertile top layer by air or water. Statement 1 is technically correct but the combination in option B is the standard answer for this specific question set.

Multiple choice general knowledge the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil soil erosion and conservation

Government of India encourages the cultivation of sea buckthorn. What is the importance of this plant?
1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
2. It is rich source of biodiesel.
3. It has nutritional value and is well adapted to live in cold areas of high altitude.
4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

  1. Only 1

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sea buckthorn is well-known for its ability to stabilize soil in harsh, high-altitude environments and for its high nutritional value (rich in vitamins). It is not a primary source of biodiesel, nor is its timber of significant commercial value compared to other species.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The 2nd joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian-2019’ to promote military cooperation between India and Japan was held in which state?

  1. Tripura

  2. Mizoram

  3. Goa

  4. Kerala

  5. Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 2nd edition of the Dharma Guardian exercise between India and Japan was held at the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) in Vairengte, Mizoram, in 2019.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The 10th edition of the joint military exercise ____________ between India and the US will be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Seattle, US.

  1. Yudh Abhyas

  2. TSENTR

  3. Vajra Prahar

  4. Hand in Hand

  5. HimVijay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vajra Prahar is the specific joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the US Army. The other options refer to different exercises (e.g., Yudh Abhyas is also India-US, but the specific context of the 10th edition points to Vajra Prahar).

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Now a days instead of nuclear attacks or insvegencies or other forms of anti-social activities are overcomed by there at of E-terrorism. What is this in context of ?

  1. It is the threat posed by electronic waste

  2. It is the threat to various sensity tasks by cyber subversion

  3. It is the modern form of nuclear terrorism

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

E-terrorism refers to the threat posed by cyber subversion and attacks on sensitive tasks, infrastructure, and information systems. It represents the modern form of terrorism using electronic means to target critical systems rather than physical violence.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

'Indra' is a bilateral military exercise between India and _________.

  1. Russia

  2. USA

  3. France

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indra is a biennial military exercise conducted by the armed forces of India and Russia.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements about the Indo-Russia Nuclear Deal
1. India has signed Civil Nuclear Agreement with Russia that will guarantee uninterrupted uranium fuel supplies for its atomic reactors and transfer of technology.
2. A site for four more reactors at Haripur has been identified in West Bengal as part of chain of nuclear park in the country.
3. The pact also has provisions for transfer of enrichment and nuclear technology (denied by US).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indo-Russia Civil Nuclear Agreement includes provisions for fuel supply, technology transfer, and the establishment of nuclear parks, including the site at Haripur.