A. Bacteria
B. Algae
C. Arsenic
D. Viruses
✅ The correct answer is option C.
The non-biotic pollutant of underground water is arsenic.
The non-biotic pollutant of underground water is arsenic.
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912. To prevent loss of weight plants reduce transpiration by
A. shedding of leaves
B. reducing the size of leaves
C. developing hair around stomata
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
To prevent loss of weight plants reduce transpiration by shedding of leaves, reducing the size of leaves and developing hair around stomata.
To prevent loss of weight plants reduce transpiration by shedding of leaves, reducing the size of leaves and developing hair around stomata.
913. The conservation hawks and owls is important to mankind chiefly because these birds eat
A. harmful birds
B. harmful reptiles
C. many harmful rodents
D. numerous weed seeds
✅ The correct answer is option C.
The conservation hawks and owls is important to mankind chiefly because these birds eat many harmful rodents.
The conservation hawks and owls is important to mankind chiefly because these birds eat many harmful rodents.
914. They protect plants from water loss and abrasive damage.
A. Leaves
B. Waxes
C. Minerals
D. None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Waxes protect plants from water loss and abrasive damage.
Waxes protect plants from water loss and abrasive damage.
915. Which is the state with largest urban population?
A. West Bengal
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Goa
✅ The correct answer is option B.
In terms of absolute number of persons living in urban areas, Maharashtra continues to lead with 50.8 million persons which comprises 13.5 percent of the total urban population of the country. Uttar Pradesh accounts for about 44.4 million, followed by Tamil Nadu at 34.9 million.
In terms of absolute number of persons living in urban areas, Maharashtra continues to lead with 50.8 million persons which comprises 13.5 percent of the total urban population of the country. Uttar Pradesh accounts for about 44.4 million, followed by Tamil Nadu at 34.9 million.
916. The first attempt in printing was made in England by
A. William Caxton
B. James Watt
C. James Arkwright
D. Isaac Newton
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The first attempt in printing was made in England by William Caxton. William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat, and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England, in 1476, and as a printer was the first English retailer of printed books.
The first attempt in printing was made in England by William Caxton. William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat, and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England, in 1476, and as a printer was the first English retailer of printed books.
917. The main function of Henle’s loop is
A. Passage of urine
B. Filtration of blood
C. Formation of urine
D. Conservation of water
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The principal function of the loop of Henle is in the recovery of water and sodium chloride from urine.
The principal function of the loop of Henle is in the recovery of water and sodium chloride from urine.
918. Lala Lajpat Rai is the author of the book :
A. India Divided
B. Hind Swaraj
C. Unhappy India
D. Mother India
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Lala Lajpat Rai is the author of the book ‘Unhappy India’.
Lala Lajpat Rai is the author of the book ‘Unhappy India’.
919. The third Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) distinguished Indologist Award for the year 2017 was awarded to Japanese Professor –
A. Hiroshi Marui
B. Hiroshima Marui
C. Nagasaki Marui
D. Jayota Marui
✅ The correct answer is option A.
President Ram Nath Kovind on 27 November 2017 conferred the 3rd Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) distinguished Indologist award to Professor Hiroshi Marui of Japan for his exemplary contribution to Indology.
President Ram Nath Kovind on 27 November 2017 conferred the 3rd Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) distinguished Indologist award to Professor Hiroshi Marui of Japan for his exemplary contribution to Indology.
920. Which of the following was not written by Kalidas?
A. Kumar Sambhavam
B. Laghujatakam
C. Meghdootam
D. Raghuvansham
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Varahamihira wrote Laghujatakam.
Varahamihira wrote Laghujatakam.