Description : study of soils about how it influences and interacts with living things, especially plants/ crops is called _________? a. Pedology b. Edaphology c. Ethology d. Ichthyology
Last Answer : b. Edaphology
Description : Science which deals with study of rocks is called as — a. Pedology b. Edaphology c. Petrology d. Rock science
Last Answer : c. Petrology
Description : Study of soil from the stand point of higher plant is known as : (A) Pedology (B) Physiology (C)Edaphology (D) Geo physics
Last Answer : (C)Edaphology
Description : The study of relationship between properties and plant production is as (A) Agronomy (B) Pedology (C) Edaphology (D) Soil chemistry
Last Answer : (C) Edaphology
Description : (2) Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Sodium Explanation: Fertilizer (or fertiliser) is any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin (other than liming materials) that is added to a ... essential to the growth of plants. The three elements most needed in common fertilisers are Nitrogen.
Last Answer : Metal are good conductors, because – (1) they contain free electrons (2) the molecules in them are very close to each other (3) the molecules in them collide very freely (4) they contain reflecting surface
Description : In context to agriculture what is Fallow Land ? a. Fallowing is the process to make the soil rich in phosphorus b. Agricultural land which is added with organic matter to reduce its ... . Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil's natural nutrient balance can be restored
Last Answer : d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s natural nutrient balance can be restored.
Description : In context to agriculture what is Fallow Land ? a. Fallowing is the process to make the soil rich in phosphorus b. Agricultural land which is added with organic matter to reduce its ... Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil's natural nutrient balance can be restored.
Last Answer : d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s natural nutrient balance can be restored
Description : One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that (a) they provide a beautiful area for recreation (b) one can observe tropical plants there (c) they allow ex situ conservation of germplasm (d) they provide the natural habitat for wild life.
Last Answer : (c) they allow ex situ conservation of germplasm
Description : High quality crop soil requires humus as a major component. Which of the following best describes the composition of humus w) fine sand particles x) decaying organic matter y) mineral like clay matter z) chemical fertilizers
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DECAYING ORGANIC MATTER
Description : Which property of soil depends upon the amount, size, shape, arrangement and mineral constituent. a. Physical b. Biological c. Taxonomic d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Physical
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) To an agriculturist, soil is the substance existing on the earth's surface, which grows and develops plants (B) To a geologist, soil ... and uncemented deposits of minerals and organic particles covering the earth's crust (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : In which type of cropping different crops are planted in proximity for any of a number of different reasons, including pest control, pollination, providing habitat for beneficial creatures, ... crop productivity? a. Companion Cropping b. Mixed Cropping c. Overlapped cropping d. Intercropping
Last Answer : a. Companion Cropping
Description : Which one of the following statements aptly define the term Taxonomy ? a. Branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms. b. Study which deals with emotional ... reproduction in cattle. d. Branch of zoology concerned with habitat preference among nocturnal organisms.
Last Answer : a. Branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms.
Description : Which one of the following statements aptly define the term Taxonomy ? a. Branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms. b. Study which deals with emotional ... reproduction in cattle. d. Branch of zoology concerned with habitat preference among nocturnal organisms
Description : Which of the following is not a factor affecting Soil Water Availability? a) A Soil Texture b) B Nature of crop grown c) C Organic Matter d) D Salt content E Soil depth
Last Answer : b) B Nature of crop grown
Description : The soil contains —- % organic matter a. 25 b. 58 c. 5 d. 65
Last Answer : c. 5
Description : The major organic cementing agent in soil aggregate formation is a. Protein b. Lipid c. Polysaccharides d. Organic acid
Last Answer : c. Polysaccharides
Description : Which of the following is the most important raw material for generation of power in India? (1) Mineral Oil (2) Natural Gas (3) Uranium (4) Coal
Last Answer : (4) Coal Explanation: Coal is the most important source of power in India. More than 65% of India's electricity generation capacity comes from thermal power plants, with about 85% of the ... being coalbased. India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country.
Description : Should the "Killer Whales" be returned to their natural habitat?
Last Answer : Whales that have been in captivity do not have the skills needed to survive in the wild. It is possible (but unproven) that with a protracted period of retraining and support, they might be able to reintegrate in to the wild. It would be a long and expensive program.
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Last Answer : The bichpoo's natural habitat is that of any dog - your home. The bichpoo is part Bichon Frise and part Poodle. It makes an excellent pet, good with children and other pets, easily trained and devoted to family.
Description : What is the softest natural habitat that humans would sleep in if we never invented beds?
Last Answer : Before the invention of beds, my ancestors made a sleeping space out of bamboo plants. These plants are long hollow-like stem from the grass family poaceae. They harvested them and tied them vertically ... more comfortable. These structures were used in place of the modern beds we are used to now.
Description : Conservation of organisms in natural habitat is called
Last Answer : Conservation of organisms in natural habitat is called A. Ex situ conservation B. In situ conservation C. Both (I) and (2) D. None of the above
Description : Kaziranga National Park is the only natural habitat of the endangered.
Last Answer : One-Horned Rhinos ( Assame)
Description : Consider the following pairs: Tree: Location of its natural habitat 1. Rosewood: Slopes of Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala 2. Spruce : Western Himalayas at elevations from 2100 m to 3600 'm 3. Walnut: Lower elevations on Eastern ... IAS 2009] (a) A only (b) A and B (c) Band C (d) A, B and C
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is – (1) Bharatpur (2) Gir forest (3) Khaziranga (4) Nilgiris
Last Answer : (3) Khaziranga Explanation: Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam form the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India. The sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world's great ... . Kaziranga is also home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
Description : Which one of the followings is/are correct definition of Habitat? (1) A complex of several types of communities (2) Natural environment of a living organism (3) The place where one would ... environment of a living organism and the place where one would go find the particular living organism.
Last Answer : (4) Natural environment of a living organism and the place where one would go find the particular living organism. Explanation: Habitat is generally defined as the natural environment ... an area of uniform environmental conditions associated with a particular community of plants and animals
Description : Which bio-reserves in India is the natural habitat for lions
Last Answer : Gir Bio-Reserve
Description : Which option correctly lists the reason that the true home of a tiger is jungle? (a) Tigers get the love of other animals in the jungle. (IV)(b) In cities they are scared of the noises of the ... ) The jungle is tiger s natural habitat. (d) At zoos, they lose their privacy and they feel lonely.
Last Answer : (c) The jungle is tiger‘s natural habitat.
Description : Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity? A. Destruction of habitat B. Invasion by alien species C. Keeping animals in zoological parks D. Over-exploitation of natural resources
Last Answer : C. Keeping animals in zoological parks
Description : Which one of the followings is/ are correct definition of Habitat? (1) A complex of several types of communities (2) Natural environment of a living organism (3) The place where one would ... environment of a living organism and the place where one would go find the particular living organism.
Last Answer : Natural environment of a living organism and the place where one would go find the particular living organism.
Description : How are bacteria classified according to the production of organic material for the energetic metabolism?
Last Answer : Most bacteria are heterotroph, they do not produce their own food. There are also autotroph bacteria: chemosynthetic bacteria or photosynthetic bacteria. Some photosynthetic bacteria, like cyanobacteria, ... Others, the sulfur photosynthetic bacteria, use hydrogen sulfide (H2S) instead of water.
Description : 3. Soil is a habitat for many living things. How do you think climate change might affect these organisms?
Last Answer : hii
Last Answer : Plants absorb mineral salts from soil sap in 2 ways.
Description : Which of the following moves/transports water and mineral from the soil to other parts of the plants? (1) Phloem (2) Xylem (3) Chlorophyll (4) Roots
Last Answer : (2) Xylem Explanation: Xylem moves water and minerals obtained from the soil. The other, phloem transports products of photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts.
Description : Natural organic fertilizers are found to be better then chemical fertilizers because – (1) chemical fertilizers are less productive (2) organic fertilizers are more productive (3) organic fertilizers sustain soil productivity (4) chemical fertilizers are toxic
Last Answer : (3) organic fertilizers sustain soil productivity Explanation: Organic fertilizers like compost are either soil conditioners or growth enhancers. They sustain crop yields and soil productivity in intensive cropping systems which leave low organic residues on the soil.
Description : Natural organic fertilizers are found to be better then chemical fertilizers because (1) chemical fertilizers are less productive (2) organic fertilizers are more productive (3) organic fertilizers sustain soil productivity (4) chemical fertilizers are toxic
Last Answer : organic fertilizers sustain soil productivity
Description : Aside from coal,oil and natural gas,what organic material burns the hottest?
Last Answer : Magnesium makes incredible fires and AFAIKT burns pretty hot. Do not stare at burning magnesium and once you light it almost impossible to put out. We set a mag wheel on fire one time and it burned like hell and destroyed the concrete it was on.
Description : What Is The Difference Between Organic Material From Which Coals Forms And The Organic Material From Which Petroleum And Natural Gas Forms?
Last Answer : There is no difference. They were all formed from plant and animal life laid down and covered and compressed over millions of years ago.
Description : Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being driven to extinction? (a) Habitat loss and fragmentation (b) Co-extinctions (c) Over-exploitation (d) Alien species invasion
Last Answer : (a) Habitat loss and fragmentation
Description : Which of the following is the most important for animals and plants being driven to extinction? (a) Alien species invasion (b) Habitat loss and fragmentation (c) Drought and floods (d) Economic exploitation
Last Answer : (b) Habitat loss and fragmentation
Description : Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in– (1) humus (2) nitrogen and humus (3) organic material (4) inorganic material
Last Answer : (2) nitrogen and humus Explanation: Alluvial soils are fertile soils composed of sediments deposited by rivers and the waves. However, they are usually deficient in nitrogen and ... With suitable irrigation, fertilizers and proper agricultural practices, alluvial soils are generally very fertile.
Description : Most suitable material for highway embankments is (A) Granular soil (B) Organic soil (C) Silts (D) Clays
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in (1) humus (2) nitrogen and humus (3) organic material (4) inorganic material
Last Answer : nitrogen and humus
Description : I want to differentiate between organic acids and mineral acids. ?
Last Answer : Organic compounds that act as acids are called organic acids. And the acids that are found in minerals are called mineral acids. Organic acids are weak acids. Mineral acids are strong acids . ... acid has high melting point and boiling point. Organic acid reacts late. Mineral acid reacts quickly.
Description : Xylem translocates (a) water, mineral salts, some organic nitrogen and hormones (b) water only (c) water and mineral salts only (d) water, mineral salts and some organic nitrogen only.
Last Answer : (a) water, mineral salts, some organic nitrogen and hormones
Description : Which of the salt in the mineral mixture or food can prevent the subject from goiter D A. Cobalt Chloride B. Sodium Chloride C. Iron Sulphate D. Potassium Iodide
Last Answer : Potassium Iodide