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[#291] 'Kyoto protocol' is related to
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(B) Greenhouse gas minimisation

Explanation

Solution: Kyoto protocol is the protocol of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change. It is an international treaty that was adopted in December 1997 and is named after a Japanese city called Kyoto. It aims to reduce the emission of gases that contribute to global warming. Greenhouse gases are the most common factor leading to global warming in the world.

[#292] The seed rate of hybrid maize is
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(A) 20 - 25 kg/hectare

Explanation

Solution: Every hybrid seeds or crop produced on a commercial scale have some unique qualities other than natural ones. Apart from high yield, they may also have pest control, a taste enhancer, good nutrient quality, etc. likewise hybrid maize also shows high yield unlike natural maize i.e. 20 kg/hectare for CO 1 and TNAU maize hybrid CO 6 and 25 kg/ha for COBC 1.

[#293] The botanical name of Indian mustard is
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(B) Brassica juncea

Explanation

Solution: Brassica is the genus of any mustard but the species differ. So, the scientific name of Indian mustard is Brassica juncea. Commonly also called Brown mustard, Chinese mustard, Indian mustard, leaf mustard, oriental mustard and vegetable mustard.

[#294] Which one of the following is mycoherbicide
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(C) Collego

Explanation

Solution: Mycoherbicide is an herbicide based on fungus. As the name suggests myco refers to fungi and herbicide is the substance that acts as a poison to herbs or weeds. It is a biological agent which produces toxins to act upon the targeted plants. And Collego is a wettable powder formulation of Collectotrichum gloesporoids which is one of the very effective herbicides available on market.

[#295] Sunflower oil is rated as good quality oil because it contains
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(D) High quantities of unsaturated fatty acid

Explanation

Solution: Sunflower oil is considered one of the healthy options in oils because it contains high quantities of unsaturated fatty acids. It contains more than 80% of monounsaturated fats which makes it healthy for our hearts. It helps in maintaining a balance in our bodies. Moreover, it does not contain any saturated fat which leads to high cholesterol levels in our body i.e. no bad cholesterol ultimately a healthy heart and healthy body.