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oil raise up the wick in a lamp. The principle involves
Options- A. the diffusion of oil through the wick
- B. the liquid state of oil
- C. capillary action phenomenon
- D. volatility of oil
- Correct Answer
- capillary action phenomenon
- 1. The major pedogenic process acting on soils at the macro scale are
Options- A. laterisation and podsolisation
- B. calcification and salinisation
- C. salinisation and gleisation
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 2. The temperature inversion is
Options- A. whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature
- B. when the decrease in temperature or moisture or both takes place
- C. whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature or moisture or both change with height over a short vertical interval
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 3. The main objective of multi-purpose river projects are
Options- A. extension of irrigation facilities by constructing dams to store surplus water during the rainy season, for release in summer
- B. power generation by constructing hydro power stations
- C. flood controls and making rivers navigable
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 4. The magnetic field generated due to magnetic storm is directed in the ____ direction to the earth's main field.
Options- A. same
- B. opposite
- C. southward
- D. northward Discuss
- 5. Hermann Scheer (Germany) received right Livelihood Award in 1999 for
Options- A. his indefatigable work for thepromotion of solar energy worldwide
- B. his long standing efforts to end the impunity of dictators
- C. showing that organic agriculture is a key to both environmental sustainability and food security
- D. None of the above Discuss
- 6. It is easier to roll a stone up a sloping road than to lift it vertical upwards because
Options- A. work done in rolling is more than in lifting
- B. work done in lifting the stone is equal to rolling it
- C. work done in both is same but the rate of doing work is less in rolling
- D. work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it Discuss
- 7. The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in which field?
Options- A. Films
- B. Journalism
- C. Literature
- D. Economics Discuss
- 8. The process that explains the recent changes in the height of sea level in coastal areas of eastern and northern Canada and Scandinavi is
Options- A. isostasy
- B. continental drift
- C. plate tectonics
- D. None of the above Discuss
- 9. Which of the following is a non metal that remains liquid at room temperature?
Options- A. Phosphorous
- B. Bromine
- C. Chlorine
- D. Helium Discuss
- 10. In which field 'Aachan Maharaj' has distinguished himself?
Options- A. Painting
- B. Drama
- C. Dance
- D. Vocal Music Discuss
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Correct Answer: All of the above
Correct Answer: whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature or moisture or both change with height over a short vertical interval
Correct Answer: All of the above
Correct Answer: opposite
Correct Answer: his indefatigable work for thepromotion of solar energy worldwide
Correct Answer: work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it
Correct Answer: Films
Correct Answer: isostasy
Correct Answer: Bromine
Correct Answer: Dance
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