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1086. Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils ?
A. These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture
B. These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
C. These are usually fine grained
D. These are by far the most fertile
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1087. Hamites are
A. Short legged inhabitants in Zanzibar
B. Dark skinned muslims in North East Africa
C. Tall - coarse grasses growing in the Velds
D. Animals domesticated by the people in Savannas
Explanation:
1088. Main hunting ground for blue whales is located in
A. Antarctic region
B. Arctic Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Southern Atlantic Ocean
Explanation:
1089. Consider a specific point on the surface of the earth (say, Delhi). The temperature at a given time of day (say, 12.00 Noon) will in general be higher in summer than in winter. This is because:
A. the evaporation of water from atmosphere results in precipitation occuring in winter alone
B. Sun - rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the sun in winter
C. the earth is closer to the sun in summer than in winter
D. the axis of the earth is inclined more towards the sun in winter
Explanation:
1090. Which one of the following crops requires continous semiaquatic conditions for cultivation ?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Groundnut
D. Sugarcane
Explanation:
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