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[#571] Flow of water in saturated soil is described by
Correct Answer

(D) Both A and B

Explanation

Solution: Darcy’s law is an equation that describes the flow of a fluid through a porous medium. The law was formulated by Henry Darcy based on the results of experiments on the flow of water through beds of sand, forming the basis of hydrogeology, a branch of earth science. Hagen- Poiseuille has given a physical law that gives the pressure law that gives the pressure drop in an incompressible fluid. Thus, the flow of water in saturated soil is described by both Poiseuille and Darcy.

[#572] 'HT' in HT Maize stands for
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(C) Herbicide Tolerant

Explanation

Solution: HT in HT Maize stands for Herbicide Tolerant. It is specifically designed to tolerate specific broad spectrum herbicides such as glyphosate, glufosinate and dicamba. It provides farmers with a broad variety of options for effective weed control.

[#573] Alcohol Dehydrogenase activity low in roots of
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(A) Maize

Explanation

Solution: Alcohol dehydrogenase is a class of zinc enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to the corresponding aldehyde or ketone by the transfer of a hydride anion to NAD+ with the release of a proton. Alcohol dehydrogenase activity is low in the roots of Maize.

[#574] Which vegetable oil is good for heart patient
Correct Answer

(D) Sunflower oil

Explanation

Solution: Out of the following options, sunflower oil is the best vegetable oil that is good for a heart patient. Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower. It is primarily composed of linoleic acid, polyunsaturated fat, oleic acid, monosaturated fat and a large amount of vitamin E which makes it healthy for all and especially for heart patients.

[#575] The famous Indian Plant Explorer is
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(B) Dr. Harbhajan Singh

Explanation

Solution: Dr. Harbhajan Singh is the famous Indian Plant Explorer, renowned as the “Indian Vavilov". He imparted a distinct identity to the discipline of Plant genetic resources in India. Dr. Singh Introduced large germplasm of wheat and rice that contributed to the Green revolution in India. He also introduced several new species and made outstanding contributions in the field of vegetable breeding.