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[#956] The Taj garden of Agra (Taj Mahsl) is the typical example of
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(D) Mughal Style of gardening

Explanation

Solution: The Taj garden of Agra (Taj Mahal) is a typical example of the Mughal Style of gardening . The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture. The garden is planted with cupresses, Pomegranate and other fruit trees, formal hedges and scented jasmine, which is all planted in pictorial symmetry. The entire planting and the water service create a reflective mood, befitting a tomb of a loved one.

[#957] Most suitable fruit for preparation of jelly is
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(D) Guava

Explanation

Solution: The most suitable fruit for the preparation of jelly is Guava . Guavas are notable for their high content of vitamin C which, in many varieties, is 4 to 10 times greater than in citrus fruits. They also contain a considerable amount of pectin, hence, making them ideal for jam preparation.

[#958] Optimum seed rate of cluster bean to sow one hectare area is (kg)
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(C) 15 - 20

Explanation

Solution: The optimum seed rate of cluster bean to sow a one hectare area is 15 - 20 (kg). Seed rate is the quantity of seed of a crop that is required to sow a unit area of land for optimum crop production. Cluster bean is an annual legume and the source of guar gum. It is also known as Gavar, gawar or guvar bean. Guar grows well in semiarid areas, but frequent rainfall is necessary.

[#959] Dry wines are made by
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(C) No added sugar

Explanation

Solution: Dry wines are made with No added sugar . Dry wine is wine with less than 4 grams of residual sugar per liter. During fermentation, the natural sugar in the grape juice is converted to alcohol. The longer the fermentation, the more residual sugar is converted into alcohol and the wine becomes drier.

[#960] Which of the following is used to check sprouting of onion under storage?
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(B) M. H.

Explanation

Solution: M. H. (Maleic Hydrazide) is used to check the sprouting of onion under storage. It is generally applied as a foliar spray to crops in the field as herbicide and plant growth regulators. It is applied to onions in the field at a rate of 2.2 kg/ha when the bulbs are mature. Five to seven green leaves are essential for adequate absorption of the compound. The crop is harvested after 2 - 4 weeks and the tops are removed.