Description : The soil water which is of the greatest importance to the plant life is– (1) Gravitational water (2) Capillary water (3) Hygroscopic water (4) Combined water
Last Answer : (2) Capillary water Explanation: Capillarity is the primary force that enables the soil to retain water, as well as to regulate its movement. The phenomenon of capillarity also occurs in the soil. In ... is of no use to plants because it occupies the larger pores. It reduces aeration in the soil.
Description : The soil water which is of the greatest importance to the plant life is (1) Gravitational water (2) Capillary water (3) Hygroscopic water (4) Combined water
Last Answer : Capillary water
Description : In soil, water available for plants is (a) gravitational water (b) chemically bound water (c) capillary water (d) hygroscopic water.
Last Answer : (c) capillary water
Description : Which water is available to plant ? a. Gravitational b. Capillary c. Hygroscopic d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Capillary
Description : Soil water which moves mostly in Vapour form is — a. Field capacity water b. Capillary water c. Gravitational water d. Hygroscopic water
Last Answer : d. Hygroscopic water
Description : Find the odd option out a. Hygroscopic water b. Capillary water c. Gravitational water d. Lake water
Last Answer : d. Lake water
Description : Water from soil enters into the root hairs owing to : (1) Atmospheric pressure (2) Capillary pressure (3) Root pressure (4) Osmotic pressure
Last Answer : (2) Capillary pressure Explanation: In plants, the transpiration stream is the uninterrupted stream of water, and other, which is taken up by the roots and, via the xylem vessels, ... the difference in water potential between the soil and the substomatal cavity caused by transpiration.
Last Answer : Capillary pressure
Description : The oil in the wick of an oil lamp rises up due to (a) Pressure difference (b) Capillary action (c) Low viscosity of oil (d) Gravitational force
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The oil in the wick of an oil lamp rises up due to: (1) capillary action (2) low viscosity of oil (3) gravitational force (4) pressure difference
Last Answer : (1) capillary action Explanation: The oil in the wick of an oil lamp rises up due to capillary action.
Description : Which of the following is a result of Surface tension? (1) Gravitational pull (2) Viscosity (3) Capillary action (4) Radiation
Last Answer : (3) Capillary action Explanation: Capillary action is the result of adhesion and surface tension. Adhesion of water to the walls of a vessel will cause an upward force on the liquid at the edges ... intact, so instead of just the edges moving upward, the whole liquid surface is dragged upward.
Last Answer : capillary action
Description : Which of the following is a result of Surface tension ? (1) Gravitational pull (2) Viscosity (3) Capillary action (4) Radiation
Last Answer : Capillary action
Description : Peat moss is used as a packing material for sending flowers and live plants to distant places because (a) it serves as a disinfectant (b) it is easily available (c) it is hygroscopic (d) it reduces transpiration.
Last Answer : b) it is easily available
Description : What type of blood capillary located in this sublayer is uniquely suited for absorption of nutrient material?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves: A. Viscosity of ink B. Capillary action phenomenon C. Diffusion of ink through the blotting D. Siphon action
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves (a) Viscosity of ink (b) Capillary action phenomenon (c) Diffusion of ink through the blotting (d) Siphon action
Description : The process of imbibitions involves - (1) Diffusion (2) Capillary action (3) Absorption (4) Both (1) and (2)
Last Answer : (3) Absorption Explanation: The uptake or absorption of water by the solid substance without forming a solution is called imbibition. The substances absorbing water are called imbibants which do not dissolve in water. It is the initial step in the germination of the seeds.
Description : The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves - (1) capillary action phenomenon (2) viscosity of ink (3) siphon action (4) diffusion of ink through the blotting
Last Answer : (1) capillary action phenomenon Explanation: The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity.
Description : The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves-----? A. Viscosity of ink B. Capillary action phenomenon (Answer) C. Diffusion of ink through the blotting D. Siphon action
Last Answer : B. Capillary action phenomenon (Answer)
Description : The process of imbibition involves (1) Diffusion (2) Capillary action (3) Absorption (4) Both (1) and (2)
Last Answer : Absorption
Description : Root pressure develops due to (a) passive absorption (b) active absorption (c) increase in transpiration (d) low osmotic potential in soil.
Last Answer : (b) active absorption
Description : A land is known as waterlogged (A) When the permanent wilting point is reached (B) When gravity drainage has ceased (C) Capillary fringe reaches the root zone of plants (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The water, retained by the soil in capillary pores (micropores), against gravity (-1/3 to - 31 bar) by the force of surface tension
Last Answer : Ans.Capillary water
Description : Water logging of soil makes it physiologically dry because (a) this condition does not allow the capillary force to work (b) this condition does not allow oxygen to enter the soil(c) both (a) and (b) (d) none of these
Last Answer : (b) this condition does not allow oxygen to enter the soil
Description : The capillary rise of water (A) Depends upon the force responsible (B) Increases as the size of the soil particles increases (C) Decreases as the size of the soil particles decreases (D) Is less in wet soil than in dry soil
Last Answer : (A) Depends upon the force responsible
Description : Water logging of soil makes it physiologically dry because- (a) This condition does not allow the capillary force to work b) this condition does not allow oxygen to enter the soil C) both (a) and (b) d) none of these
Last Answer : b) this condition does not allow oxygen to enter the soil
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Yellow phosphorous which is the most reactive allotropic form of phosphorous is transported under water (B) Apatite is the principal material present in ... fixation means the process of bringing atmospheric nitrogen into combination i.e. into nitrogen compound fo
Last Answer : (C) Urea is more hygroscopic than ammonium nitrate
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The portion of pellicular water which remains unutilised, is called hygroscopic water (B) The moisture content at which permanent wilting of plants ... point (C) The moisture deficiency will be different at different points (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Which of the following terms means that a crystal has the ability to capture and hold water molecules? w) hydroponic x) hygroscopic y) hydrophobic z) hydropholectic
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- HYGROSCOPIC
Description : The field capacity of a soil depends upon a. Capillary tension in soil b. Porosity of soil c. Both (a) and (b) d. Neither (a) nor (b)
Last Answer : c. Both (a) and (b)
Description : A soil strata may consist of (A) Soil zone (B) Intermediate zone (C) Capillary zone (D) All the above
Description : Consider the following zones : 1. Saturation zone 2. Capillary zone 3. Intermediate zone 4. Soilwater zone Which of these does not relate to the zone of aeration in the soil profile ? a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 4 only d) 1 only
Last Answer : d) 1 only
Description : Least hygroscopic fertilizer
Last Answer : Ans. DAP (18%N and 46%P2O5 )
Description : Charcoal is (a) Amorphous (b) Crystalline (c) Hygroscopic (d) None of these
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : (4) sodium chloride contains hygroscopic impurities like magnesium chloride Explanation: Table salt is refined salt, which contains about 97 to 99 percent sodium chloride. It usually contains substances that ... of salt it become wet in rainy season as the salt absorbs moisture from environment.
Last Answer : Which of the following could be used as fuel in propellant or rockets? (1) Liquid Hydrogen + Liquid Nitrogen (2) Liquid Oxygen + Liquid Argon (3) Liquid Nitrogen + Liquid Oxygen (4) Liquid Hydrogen + Liquid Oxygen
Description : (1) aluminium powder and ammonium nitrate Explanation: Ammonal is an explosive made up of ammonium nitrate and aluminium powder. The ammonium nitrate functions as an oxidizer and the aluminium ... a fairly substantial shock, though it is still more sensitive than trinitrotoluene and composition C4.
Last Answer : Gelatin is mostly used in making icecreams in order to - (1) prevent making a colloid (2) stabilise the colloid and prevent crystallisation (3) stabilise mixture (4) enrich the aroma
Description : Hygroscopic substances are those substance which ready absorb
Last Answer : Water Vapors
Description : All moisture in a non-hygroscopic material is the __________ moisture. (A) Free (B) Equilibrium (C) Unbound (D) Bound
Last Answer : (C) Unbound
Description : Nitro-phosphate (manufactured at Trombay-India) is a __________ fertiliser. (A) Mixed (B) Complex (C) Highly hygroscopic (D) Highly explosive
Last Answer : (B) Complex
Description : Ammonium nitrate (is mixed with limestone) is not used as fertiliser as such, because (A) It is hygroscopic and explosive in nature (B) It is highly acidic in nature (C) It is a liquid at room temperature (D) Its nitrogen content is very less
Last Answer : (A) It is hygroscopic and explosive in nature
Description : mmonium nitrate is (A) Having about 40% N2 (B) Not hygroscopic (C) Not prone to explosive thermal decomposition (D) Mixed with limestone powder to reduce its explosive nature before using it as a fertilizer
Last Answer : (D) Mixed with limestone powder to reduce its explosive nature before using it as a fertilizer
Description : DDT should not be allowed to come in contact with iron (during itsmanufacture) to (A) Avoid its decomposition (B) Prevent sulphonation of the monochlorobenzene by the acid catalyst (C) Achieve non-hygroscopic property (D) None of thes
Last Answer : (A) Avoid its decomposition
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Low intensity explosives are also called propellants, whereas high intensity explosive are called detonators (B) Gun powder comprises of 75% salt petre, 15% charcoal ... TNT is a hygroscopic explosive having very high melting point and is non-toxic to human being
Last Answer : (D) TNT is a hygroscopic explosive having very high melting point and is non-toxic to human being
Description : The disadvantage with paper as insulating material is (a) it is hygroscopic (6) it has high capacitance (c) it is an organic material (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (a) it is hygroscopic
Description : In capacitance grading of cables we use a ______ dielectric. (a) composite (b) porous (c) homogeneous (d) hygroscopic
Last Answer : (a) composite
Description : The insulating material for cables should (a) be acid proof (b) be non-inflammable (c) be non-hygroscopic (d) have all above properties
Last Answer : (d) have all above properties
Description : Paper is hygroscopic and absorbent. (A) True (B) False
Last Answer : (A) True
Description : Between the layers of phospholipids in a cell membrane, there is an area that is: a) hydrophobic (pron: high-dro-fo-bick) b) hydrophillic (pron: high-dro-fill-ick) c) hygroscopic (pron: high-grow-scop-ick) d) hygrolipic (pron: high-grow-lip-ick)
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- HYDROPHOBIC