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[#506] Hybridization is
Correct Answer

(C) cross-fertilization between two varieties

Explanation

Solution: Hybridization is cross-fertilization between two varieties. Hybridization refers to the natural or deliberate pollination between two plants. It occurs all the time in the wild as many plants are cross-pollinated and when the pollen from one plant lands on the stigma of another plant, and if fertilization is successful in producing seed, then hybridization has occurred.

[#507] In which world cup cricket final, Australia beat England?
Correct Answer

(B) 1987, Kolkata - India

Explanation

Solution: In 1987, Kolkata - India world cup cricket final, Australia beat England. The final of the Reliance World Cup was played in Eden Gardens, Calcutta on Sunday 8 November 1987. The match was won by Australia who defeated England by 7 runs to lift their first ever World Cup trophy. This was the first Cricket World Cup final to be played outside England.

[#508] India is the ____ grower of pulses.
Correct Answer

(A) largest

Explanation

Solution: India is the largest grower of pulses. Madhya Pradesh is India's largest pulse producing state, which accounts for 23% of total pulse production in the country. Madhya Pradesh is followed by Uttar Pradesh (18%), Maharashtra (14%), Rajasthan (11%) and Andhra Pradesh (9%).

[#509] In cricket, a run taken when the ball passes the batsman without touching his bat or body is called
Correct Answer

(C) bye

Explanation

Solution: In cricket, a run taken when the ball passes the batsman without touching his bat or body is called bye. A bye is a run scored by the batting team when the ball has not been hit by the batsman and the ball has not hit the batsman's body.

[#510] How many non-permanent Security Council (UNO) members are from Afro-Asian countries?
Correct Answer

(C) 5

Explanation

Solution: 5 non-permanent Security Council (UNO) members are from Afro-Asian countries.