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[#166] Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
Correct Answer

(D) Mulberry - Apocynaceae

Explanation

Solution: Phalsa belongs to the family Tiliaceae . The phalsa is indigenous throughout much of India and Southeast Asia. Litchi is a monotypic taxon and the sole member of the genus. Litchi in the soapberry family i.e. Sapindaceae . Apple belongs to the family Rosaceae , which includes herbs, shrubs, and trees. Most species are deciduous, but some are evergreen. Mulberry belongs to the Moraceae family and comprises about 40 genera and some 1000 species of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs, distributed mostly in tropical and subtropical regions.

[#167] Which one of the following is a rich source of fat
Correct Answer

(B) Walnut

Explanation

Solution: Walnut is one of the following options which is a rich source of Fat. Fat is one of the three essential macronutrients the body needs, along with carbohydrates and protein. A balanced diet should include healthful monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Walnuts are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats. They may reduce heart disease and cancer risk, as well as improve brain function and possibly slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

[#168] Plum cot is a cross between
Correct Answer

(A) Prunus salicina × P. armeniaca

Explanation

Solution: The plum cot is a cross between Prunus salicina × P. armeniaca. A plumcot is also known as Pluot is a cross between a plum and an apricot. The plumcot tree can reproduce asexually by budding whereas the apriplum tree resulted from hybridized seedlings and cannot reproduce. Through an all-natural process of breeding apricots and plums, this amazingly exceptional flavourful category of fruit has taken the marketplace by storm.

[#169] Stock conveys message of
Correct Answer

(A) Luxury

Explanation

Solution: A stock, also known as equity, is a security that represents the ownership of a fraction of the issuing corporation. Units of stock are called "shares" which entitles the owner to a proportion of the corporation's assets and profits equal to how much stock they own. Stocks offer investors the greatest potential for growth (capital appreciation) over the long haul. Stock conveys a message of Luxury.

[#170] Non parasitic disorder due to deficiency of Ca in tomato is
Correct Answer

(C) BER

Explanation

Solution: Non Parasitic disorder due to deficiency of calcium in tomatoes is BER (Blossom end rot). The problem occurs when tomato plants have grown rapidly during the early part of the season and are then subjected to hot dry weather when the fruits are in an early stage of development. However, too much water such as heavy irrigation may also bring on the problem. Symptoms first appear as a water-soaked spot near the blossom end of the fruit, later the spot becomes brown and enlarges.