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Identify the advantage of proper storage.

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  1. The quality of food is ensured for a longer time.

  2. The variety of food may be available in far places.

  3. The food poisoning is prevented.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Proper storage of food helps in maintaining food quality by retaining flavor, colour, texture and nutrients, while reducing the chance of contracting a food-borne illness. It has various advantages as the quality of food remain intact therefore it can be used for longer time, it can be made available at far places where such food is not harvested and since it remains unaffected by microbes, food poisoning can be prevented.
So, the correct answer is option D.

Assertion : Storage of seeds at low temperature is possible.

Reason : Respiration and enzymatic activity are not shown by seeds at low temperature.

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  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false

  4. If both the assertion and reason are false

  5. If the assertion is false but reason is true

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Some seeds are capable of withstanding exposure to low temperature (-10C to -20C). Some of properly dried seeds can withstand low temperature of even liquid nitrogen (- 196C). This reduces respiration and enzymatic activity to bare minimum which is required for sustaining the living of the seeds. Samples of the seeds are periodically tested for germination ability.

So, the correct answer is 'If the assertion is true but the reason is false'

.......... plants are responsible for fixing of nitrogen.

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  1. Root

  2. Legume

  3. Tomato

  4. Algae

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • In leguminous plants, the nitrogen-fixing bacteria live symbiotically in root nodules. Within these nodules, nitrogen fixation is done by them, and the $NH _3$ produced is absorbed by the plant. 

Manure helps in

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  1. Enriching soil with nutrients

  2. Organic matter

  3. Increasing soil fertility

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manure is an organic substance produced by the decomposition of plant and animal wastes in the presence of microorganism and used as fertilizers because it contains nutrients such as nitrogen, that is trapped by bacteria in the soil. Manure helps in enriching the soil with nutrients and organic matter and increasing soil fertility.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Choose the correct options from the following.
Advantage of fertilizers is/are

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  1. They are nutrient specific and required in small amounts.

  2. They are water soluble and absorbed by the plant easily.

  3. They are easy to store and transport.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fertilizers are chemically synthesized substances which are rich in plant nutrients such as NPK. They have a rapid response on application. Overuse of fertilizers can cause negative effects like decreased soil fertility, bioaccumulation etc.Although, it is very advantageous as they are nutrient specific and are required in small amounts, they are water soluble and absorbed by the plant easily and are easy to store and transport.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Choose the correct options from the following that describe the disadvantage of using manure

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  1. They have less amount of nutrients as compared to fertilizers.

  2. Manures are bulky and can't be easily stored or transported.

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manure is an organic substance produced by the decomposition of plant and animal wastes in the presence of microorganism and used as fertilizers. Disadvantages of a manure are that they have less amount of nutrients as compared to fertilizers, manures are bulky and not easy to store and transport.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Fertilizers contain a much higher amount of ___________ in comparison to what they use.

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  1. Nutrients

  2. Micro-organisms

  3. Earthworms

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fertilizers, chemically synthesized substances which are rich in plant nutrients such as NPK. These artificially used substances are used in very small amount but have a rapid response. But, overuse of fertilizers can cause negative effects such as decreased soil fertility. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Fertilizers supply

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  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Potassium

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fertilisers, chemically synthesized substances which are rich in plant nutrients such as NPK. Fertilizers supply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. They are artificially made but have a rapid response. Overuse of fertilisers can cause negative effects like loose soil fertility. 

Choose the correct options from the following.
Advantage of manure

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  1. It is cheap.

  2. It reduces soil erosion.

  3. It increases soil fertility, water holding capacity and aeration.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manure is an organic substance produced by the decomposition of plant and animal wastes in the presence of microorganism and used as fertilizers. Advantages of manure are that it is cheap, it reduce soil erosion, it increases soil fertility, water holding capacity and aeration.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Nowadays, organic farming and organic products are very popular. Which of the following is the reason for people to prefer this kind of products?

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  1. Organic foods may have higher nutritional value than conventional food

  2. Consuming organic food may also reduce exposure to artificial chemicals

  3. It reduces air pollution

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Cultivation of crops by using bio-fertilizers is called Organic farming and the products obtained from organic farming are called Organic products.
Organic foods have gained popularity because people have become aware of their benefits. They contain no chemical pesticides and fertilizers and are grown naturally with manure or compost and only natural pesticides and insecticides are used. Organic products may have more nutrition values, reduce environmental pollution.
So the correct option is ' All the above ' .