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The depth of water required to bring the soil moisture content of a given soil upto its field capacity is called
A hygroscopic water
B equivalent moisture
C soil moisture deficiency
D pellicular water
A closely coiled helical spring is acted upon by an axial force. The maximum shear stress developed in the spring is $$\tau $$. The half of the length of the spring if cut off and the remaining spring is acted upon by the same axial force. The maximum shear stress in the spring in new condition will be
A $$\frac{\tau }{2}$$
B $$\tau $$
C $$2\tau $$
D $$4\tau $$
In a superconductor the value of critical density depends upon
A Magnetic field strength
B Temperature
C Either A or B
D Both A and B
The method of soil conservation in the coastal and dry regions where rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover is called
A Mulching
B Contour barriers
C Rock dam
D Shelter belts
Erosion of soil by a river mainly depends upon ________
A Its depth
B Its length
C Its speed at which it flows
D Its width
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)
Coarse grained soils are best compacted by a
A drum roller
B rubber tyred roller
C sheep’s foot roller
D vibratory roller
For better strength and stability, the fine grained soils and coarse grained soils are compacted respectively as
A dry of OMC and wet of OMC
B wet of OMC and dry of OMC
C wet of OMC and wet of OMC
D dry of OMC and dry of OMC where OMC is optimum moisture content
Fresh fruit contains 68% water and dry fruit contains 20% water, How much dry fruit can be obtained from 100 km of fresh fruits?
A 20 kg
B 30 kg
C 35 kg
D 40 kg
Pharmacists recently conducted a study with respect to the reasons their customers purchased eye drops to soothe eye dryness. Dry eyes were more frequently experienced by customers who wore contact lenses than by custorners who did not wear contact lenses. The pharmacists concluded that wearing contact lenses, by itself, can cause contact wearers to have dry eyes.
A An inherited condition can cause both weak eyesight and dry eyes
B Physical exertion causes dry eyes in many people who wear contact lenses.
C Most people who have dry eyes do not wear contact lenses.
D Most people who wear contact lenses do not have dry eyes.

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