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466. Which of the following are true of fertillizer ? 1. It supplies nutrients to the plants. 2. It kills the pests. 3. It produces plant growth hormones. 4. It adjusts the soil pH and increases the crop yield.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1 and 4
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467. Which plant is used in the treatment of blood perssure ?
A. Garlic
B. Dhatura
C. Cinchona
D. Serpentina
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468. Ionising radiations are used in
A. preservation of food stuff
B. inducing artificial mutation
C. sterilisation
D. All the above
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469. Which of the following is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors ?
A. Heavy water
B. Cadmium
C. Liquid sodium
D. Graphite
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470. Aspirin is the common name of
A. salicylic acid
B. salicylate
C. methyl salicylate
D. acetylsalicylic acid
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