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A)
Pedology
B)
Pedagogy
C)
Ecology
D)
Pomology

Correct Answer :   Pedology

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, pedology is 'the scientific study of soil, especially its formation, nature, and classification. ... Soil, the focus of pedology, is 'the uppermost unconsolidated part of the Earth.

A)
low level of haemoglobin
B)
low partial pressure of oxygen
C)
high partial pressure of carbon dioxide
D)
high partial pressure of oxygen

Correct Answer :   low partial pressure of oxygen

Higher altitudes have lower levels of oxygen and decreased air pressure. When you travel in a plane, drive or hike up a mountain, or go skiing, your body may not have enough time to adjust. This can result in acute mountain sickness.

A)
Loss due to plant diseases
B)
Decrease in food production
C)
Loss due to insect pests
D)
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins

Correct Answer :   Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins

A)
Rock dam
B)
Mulching
C)
Terrace farming
D)
Contour barriers

Correct Answer :   Rock dam

Rock dam: Rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water. This prevents gullies and further soil loss.

A)
Yellow and white
B)
Green and blue
C)
Black and yellow
D)
Red and green

Correct Answer :   Red and green

There are two major types of color blindness: Red-green color blindness: difficulty distinguishing between red and green. Blue-yellow color blindness: difficulty distinguishing between blue and yellow.

A)
Peepal
B)
Mango
C)
Eucalyptus
D)
Gulmohar

Correct Answer :   Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus, Acacia, Polar, etc are some of the most commonly used tree species in social forestry. This is because Eucalyptus helps meet increasing wood demands from dwindling natural forests, supplying local communities and industry alike.

A)
Pineapple
B)
Banyan
C)
Tulsi
D)
Babul

Correct Answer :   Banyan

Ficus benghalensis, commonly known as the banyan, banyan fig and Indian banyan, is a tree native to the Indian Subcontinent. Specimens in India are among the largest trees in the world by canopy coverage.

A)
Decontamination
B)
Sewage treatment
C)
Cleaning of water
D)
Waste water management

Correct Answer :   Sewage treatment

The latter is called water reclamation because treated wastewater can be used for other purposes. The treatment process takes place in a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), often referred to as a Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) or a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).

A)
Evaporation and Condensation
B)
Condensation
C)
Evaporation
D)
Filtration

Correct Answer :   Evaporation and Condensation

A)
Earth's rotation
B)
Prevailing winds
C)
Variations in density of sea water
D)
All of these

Correct Answer :   All of these