Geography and Current Affairs Quiz

Consider the following statements about the Aravallis?
1. They are the oldest mountain ranges of India.
2. Aravalli is an example of block mountains.
3. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of Aravalli range.
4. Aravalli hills lie perpendicular to the direction of monsoon winds causing heavy rainfall in eastern Rajasthan.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. When an air parcel is pushed up, first dry adiabatic cooling take place and then wet adiabatic cooling take place.
2. During dry adiabatic cooling, air contains no water vapour.
3. The rate of dry adiabatic cooling is constant across the world, while rate of wet adiabatic cooling constantly changes.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Bhabhar plains:
1. It is the northern most tracts of Indian plains lying at the foothills of Siwaliks.
2. It contains fine alluvium deposited by the Himalayan streams.
3. It is very fertile and suitable for cultivation of crops.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

India and its neighboring countries are generally referred to as the Indian Subcontinent.
The reason behind this is:

Which of the following statements are the major causes of drought in India?
1. High variability of the rainfall
2. Absence of forests resulting in rapid runoff and hence droughts
3. Rainfall is not distributed throughout the year
4. Amount of rainfall is inadequate
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Consider the following statements regarding India’s Shola forests:
1. They are evergreen mountain forests.
2. They are found only in high altitudes (>1500m) in tropical areas.
3. Trees are stunted and have low or no timber value.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Deccan Trap’:
1. It is a vast area of basaltic lava plateau.
2. The rocks are stratified into different layers showing multiple events of volcanism.
3. It is an area of large volcanic cones.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

In which of the following coal mines do we get Anthracite coal?
1. Kalakot, Jammu and Kashmir
2. Jharia, Jharkhand
3. Neivelli, Tamilnadu
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The eastern and western coast of Indian peninsula has got contrasting features. Which of the following contrasts are correct about the coastal plains?
1. Eastern coast is an example of submerging coast while western coast is an example of emerging coast.
2. A number of rivers form deltas on the western coast, while it is not true for the eastern coast.
3. As compared to eastern coastal plains, the western coastal plains are much broader.
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Consider the following statements about the Indian Thar desert
1. The underlying rock structure of desert is the extension of Peninsular plateau.
2. Fluvial erosion is common making mushroom rocks and shifting dunes.
3. Rivers flow in short streams and disappears showing inland drainage.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements and identify the personality?
1. 2015 marks 108th Birth Anniversary of this historical personality
2. He founded India nationalist youth organization, Naujawan Bharat Sabha
3. He was inspired by Anarchism and Marxism
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ISRO has successfully launched ASTROSAT. Consider the following statements w.r.t it
1. It is a kind of telescope
2. It is India’s first Space Observatory
3. It is the first of its kind in the world
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Consider the following about ‘Samvatsari’
1. It is known as 'Introspection’, is a process during which Jain repent for their sins
2. It is also known as ‘International Forgiveness Day’ and is the holiest day of Jain Calendar
Chose the incorrect statement/s

Consider the following
1. Nuakhai
2. Gudhi Parwa
3. Chavang Kut
4. Gawai Dayak
Which of the above is/are Agricultural/Harvest festivals of India?

Consider the following
1. The largest biomes are temperate grasslands, savannas and shrublands biomes
2. The region is colloquially referred as ‘Stans’
3. The region experiences very dry climatic conditions, and inadequate precipitation has led to heavy dependence on the Syr Darya and Amu Darya for irrigation.
Identify the region based on given statements

Consider the following statements with respect to LEGUMES
1. Legumes have an ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere
2. Legumes help in increasing soil fertility
3. Legumes are highly nutritive but also contain anti-nutrients that are harmful
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Consider the following
1. Atropa Belladona
2. Datura
3. Morphine
4. Opioids
Which of the following does not belong to the category of Drugs?

Rio Olympics is round the corner. Consider the following statements
1. The official mascot of Rio 2016 Olympics is Vinicius
2. The Olympics will be held in Capital city of Brazil known as Rio De Generio
Select the correct answer

Consider the following
1. Ringworms
2. Ascaris
3. Filariasis
Which of the following is caused by “Fungi”?

Consider the following statements with respect to Rehabilitation of Bonded labour scheme 2016
1. The quantum of financial assistance under this scheme is increased from Rs 20 thousand to one lakh rupees.
2. The scheme aims to address new forms of bondage such as organised begging rings, forced prostitution and child labour for which females are mercilessly used by the powerful elements.
3. The scheme is implemented by Ministry of women and child development.
Select the correct option

Emphasis to restore Jagannath temple at puri was in news recently. Consider the following statements with respect to Puri Jagannath Temple
1. The idol of Jagannath temple at Puri is made of wood and is replaced once in twelve years.
2. The temple was rebuilt in 12th century by Eastern Ganga dynasty King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva
3. The puri Jagannath temple constitutes one of the four Char Dham pilgrimages that a Hindu is expected to visit in his lifetime.
Select the correct option

Consider the following
1. International Day for Older Person (IDOP) is celebrated every year on 1st October
2. The recent theme of IDOP was ‘Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All’
3. 2015, marks the golden jubilee of IDOP
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Mission Indradhanush aims to cover which of the following diseases?
1. Measles
2. AIDS
3. Cancer
4. Polio
5. TB
6. Whooping Cough
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Consider the following about Nobel Prize, 2015
1. Nobel Prize in Physics has been given for the discovery of neutrino oscillations, which shows that neutrinos have mass
2. Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been given for the discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasite.
3. Nobel Prize in Medicine has been given for mechanistic studies of DNA repair.
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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Compost’
1. Organic ingredients intended for composting can alternatively be used to generate biogas through aerobic digestion
2. Compost is used to control soil erosion and sediment run off.
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Consider the following regarding ‘Biochar’
1. It is made up of biomass by a process called combustion
2. It is an unstable solid formed by charcoal
3. It helps in increasing acidity of the soil when the PH of the soil is high
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Consider the statements regarding the use of ‘Antibiotics’
1. Flu or cold can be treated by using antibiotics
2. Antibiotic resistance is caused when body becomes resistant to antibiotics
3. Antibiotic resistance is caused by genetic mutation and by acquiring resistance from another bacterium
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Which of the following are correct about ‘Karewas’
1. Karewas are the lacustarine deposits found only in Kashmir valley and bhadarwa valley of Jammu, in India.
2. It is suitable for growing one of the world’s best qualities of saffron.
3. The soil is peaty and contains a lot of carbon content.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about crop rotation?
1. Growing of different crops on a piece of land in a pre-planned succession is called crop rotation.
2. The availability of moisture and irrigation facilities decide the choice of crops to be grown.
3. Ideally staple grain crops are rotated with leguminous crops.
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Arrange the following rock systems of our country as classified by the Geological Survey of India from oldest to recent:
1. The Purana Rock System
2. The Dravidian Rock System
3. The Archaean Rock System
4. The Aryan Rock System
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Consider the following statements:
1. Easterly jet stream over India is seasonal and exists only during summer.
2. Westerly jets are helpful in pushing western disturbances towards India, causing winter rainfall.
3. Westerly jets are bifurcated by the Tibetan plateau during summers with one stream flowing over northern India.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. The deviation of actual rainfall of a place from its average rainfall is called variability.
2. The highest variability is found at places where average rainfall is lowest.
3. Variability of rainfall is measured in percentage.
Which of the above statements are correct about variability of rainfall?

Which of the following statements are correct about black soils of India?
1. They have a volcanic origin.
2. They cover the largest reporting area of the country.
3. They are deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter.
4. They have clayey texture and have high water holding capacity.
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Consider the following statements about the texture of soil:
1. The size of soil particles defines the texture of soil.
2. A soil having mixture of substantial amount of sand, silt and clay is called loam.
3. Soil texture decides the water holding capacity of the soil.
4. Finer the soil texture, the better it is for agriculture.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

Soil salinity has emerged a major problem affecting the fertility of soil in India. Almost 2.5% of country’s reporting area is adversely affected by alkali formations. Which of the following statements are correct about saline soils?
1. Salinity is naturally found in arid and semi-arid areas where rate of evaporation is higher than rate of precipitation.
2. Saline soils develop in highly irrigated area as more salt comes up due to capillary action of soil.
3. Salinity can be cured by adding gypsum to the soil.
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Consider the following statements:
1. Kerala has no east flowing rivers.
2. Madhya Pradesh has no west flowing rivers.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding equatorial climate: 1. Very heavy down pour, normally for a short duration in a year.
2. Convectional rainfall characterised by lightning and thunder.
3. There is a very high diurnal temperature range in equatorial regions.
Select the correct answer

The recent advent of yellow fever in some parts of Africa was in news recently. Consider the following statements with respect to “Yellow fever”
1. The disease is transmitted by the bite of a Mosquito.
2. It is curable.
3. The disease is characterised by high fever and Jaundice.
Select the correct answer

Recently ISRO test fired Prithvi 2 missile from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha. Conisder the following statements with respect to Prithvi 2 missile 1. It is a surface to air missile
2. It has a strike range of 2000 km
3. It is the first missile developed under integrated missile development programme.
4. It has a single stage liquid fuelled propellant
Select the correct answer

Which among the following are benefits of Atmosphere?
1) It protects from harmful radiation
2) It contains living gases
3) Acts as Green house, allows long-wave radiation and traps short-wave radiation
4) Acts as medium for fast air transport
5) Storehouse for water vapor and leads to precipitation
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Arrange the following rays according to their wavelengths (from short-wavelength to long)
1) X-rays
2) -rays
3) UV-rays
4) Visible rays
5) Infrared rays
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Consider the following statements in regard to Westerlies:
1) Westerlies blow from the Sub-tropical high Pressure Belt to the Sub-polar low Pressure Belt in the temperature latitudes between 30° N and 60° S latitudes
2) They are more constant and stronger in the Southern Hemisphere because there are no large landmasses to interrupt them
3) It got the name Westerlies because they blow out of the west
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Which of the following are non-metallic minerals?
1) Gypsum
2) Quartz
3) Lead
4) Mica
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Which among the following statements is/are true in regard to El-Nino?
1) El Nino is a narrow warm current which occasionally appears off the coast of Peru in December
2) El Nino has the potential of increasing the surface water temperatures of the sea by 10°C
3) El Nino refers to a cyclical warming of the Central and Eastern Equatorial Pacific that frequently corresponds to a drought in India
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Arrange the following Iron ores based upon their quality or pure iron content:
1) Limonite
2) Siderite
3) Magnetite
4) Haematite
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Consider the following statements in regard to Depressions:
1) Depressions are low pressure systems that form in the mid-latitude region (30-60 N/S) when warm air meets cold air
2) When this occurs the warm air is forced above the colder air. It then cools and clouds form which produce rain
3) Winds in depressions move in an clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere
4) Depressions are characterized by fronts
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with regard to cyclones:
1) The centre of Tropical cyclone is characterized by extremely low pressure. There is no temperature variation in their different parts.
2) Normally Tropical cyclones move from east to west under the influence of trade winds and they mainly occur in summer.
3) Temperate Cyclones always travel from west to east and are produced only in winter.
4) Extratropical cyclones have cold air at their core, and derive their energy from the release of potential energy when cold and warm air masses interact.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which among the following statements is/are not true with regard to monsoons?
1) Southwest monsoon brings rain during summer whereas Northeast monsoon brings rain during winter
2) Direction of Northeast monsoon is land to sea so it doesn’t contains moisture and brings dryness and coldness after blowing through Bay of Bengal and brings rainfall only in Tamil Nadu
3) During Southwest monsoon, Indian Subcontinent has high pressure and the direction of air movement is from Australia to Indian subcontinent
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Consider the following minerals
1. Limestone
2. Natural Gas
3. Gypsum
4. Uranium
5. Iron ore
6. Thorium
The minerals included in the wholesale price index are?

The number of mines which reported mineral production in India has decreased over the period of time. Consider the following
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Gujrat
3. Jharkhand
4. Tamil Nadu
5. Andra Pradesh
Arrange in decreasing order of number of mines present in the state?

The cases of HIV infected blood transfusion have seen a rise. Consider the following
1. It is mandatory to screen the blood donated for traces of HIV, Hepatitis C, malaria and syphilis before transfusion
2. NACO is an autonomous body under Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India which is primarily responsible for controlling spread of HIV infection
3. India has the highest number of population living with HIV in the world as per UN report
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Operation Hill Vijay is being undertaken to declare Parasnath jungles Naxal-free.
Consider the following regarding famous Parasnath Hill
1. Parasnath hill (Shikharji) is located towards the eastern end of the Chota Nagpur Plataea
2. It is a famous Jain pilgrimage site
3. Bhagwan Parshwanath was the last Tirthankara
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Consider the following regarding Global Slavery Index 2016
1. India has the distinction of having the highest number of people in the world trapped in modern slavery
2. 2016 Global Slavery Index is released by Australia based human right group, Walk Free
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Consider the following
1. Rhizobium
2. Clostridium
3. Azotobacter
4. Pseduomonas
Which of the above is/are free living nitrogen bacteria present in the soil?

Consider the following
1. A group of volcanic islands
2. Group of coral islands
3. A group of islands that lie in the centre of the oceans
4. A group of islands that lie in close proximity
Which of the above statements does not belong to the category of Archipelago?

Consider the following
1. Bhangar
2. Terai
3. Bhabar
4. Khadar
As one travels from the Gangetic plain towards Shiwaliks in the north, the correct sequence of regions he/she will cross is?

Consider the following statements with respect to GSLV Mark 3
1. It features an Indian cryogenic technology
2. It is used to launch only remote sensing satellite in geostationary orbit
3. It is currently used to launch satellites weighing more than 3 tons
Select the incorrect option

Consider the statements
1. Moon’s gravity at Earth is much stronger than Sun’s
2. Lunar tidal force is stronger than solar tidal force
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Consider the following statements with respect to National Pension Scheme
1. National pension scheme was launched in the year 2015
2. NRIs may subscribe to the NPS as an investment option under FEMA 1999
3. NPS has been provided for all citizens of the country including the unorganized sector workers on voluntary basis.
Select the correct option with respect to NPS

Consider the following statements with respect to Olive Ridely turtles
1. They are also known as Pacific Ridely sea turtles.
2. Olive Ridley sea turtle is placed under Schedule - I of Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended 1991).
3. It is endangered as per IUCN red list
Select the correct option

Which of the following statements regarding H1N1 is/are correct?
1. It is transmitted by an Influenza A virus subtype H1N1
2. The ‘H’ stands for hemagglutinin. And ‘N’ for neuraminidase- both proteins on the outer layer of the virus
3. Swine influenza is a respiratory disease that occurs in pigs that is caused by the Influenza A virus.
4. It is a Non-contagious disease
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A great variety of soils is found over the globe. Which among the following are causes for this variation?
1) Nature of rocks
2) Physical characteristics of land
3) Climate
4) Vegetation cover
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Which among the following statements is/are true in regard to soils?
1) Soil is not only a mixture of solid and liquid substances but also gaseous substances
2) Soil is a non-renewable resource
3) The rate of removal of fine particles from the surface (due to running water and wind) is the same as the rate of addition of particles to the soil layer.
4) Soils with high lime content are called acid and those with low lime content are called alkaline
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Consider the following statements:
1) Laterite soils are formed due to the heat combined with the rate of alternation between wet and dry intervals of monsoon climate
2) Hot summer and low rainfall develops black soil, irrespective of the parent rock
3) In tropical/equatorial region since biodiversity/vegetation is thick, humus content is also very high
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which among the following statements is/are not true?
1) Pedocals are soils that are found in humid climates extending from high-latitude coniferous forests, mid latitude deciduous forest lands to low-climate tropical forests and grasslands
2) Pedalfers are soils that are found in arid, semi-arid and the sub-humid zones in the world
3) Pedocals are very rich in calcium and mineral salts
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Consider the following statements:
1) These soils are called black earths
2) They are rich in humus, rich in calcium, unleached and have a crumby or nut-like structure
3) These are fertile soils requiring little fertilizing even when used year after year.
4) The Steppes of Ukraine, the central part of USA, central Africa, South America and Australia have these type of soils
Select the appropriate soil which the statements are referring to:

Which of the following are true about Desert soils?
1) They are grey in colour in temperate region and red in hot deserts of the tropics
2) The soils are unleached and alkaline
3) These soils are very much lacking in humus because of little vegetation found
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Consider the following statements with regard to ‘Usar’ and ‘Reh’:
1) ‘Usar’ is a term collectively applied to all kinds of saline and alkaline soils in the plains of north India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh
2) ‘Reh’ is a white, grayish or ash-coloured salt that are found in low-lying plain areas in dry periods
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements:
1) Alluvial soils are rich in potash and phosphorous
2) The colour of the alluvial soils varies from the light grey to ash grey
3) Sikkim has only Mountain soil and no presence of Alluvial/Terai soil
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which among the following statements is/are correct with regard to Zonal, Intrazonal and Azonal Soils?
1) Soil occurring over wide areas on well-drained land which have been there long enough for the climate and organisms to have expressed their full influence is called Zonal Soils
2) Soils affected by some local conditions not involving climate or vegetation, such as poor drainage or those where parent material exerts a strong influence is Intrazonal soils
3) Immature soils without well developed soil characteristics are called Azonal Soils
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Consider the following characteristics with regard to Red soils:
1) Red soils are the largest soil group in India
2) Most of the red soils have come into existence due to weathering of ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks
3) They are usually poor growing soils, low in nutrients and humus and difficult to cultivate because of its low water holding capacity.
4) Red and Yellow soil is abundantly found in southern belt I.e., Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
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There is a lot of fuss created about UK exiting the EU (European Union). Consider the following statements with respect to European Union
1. EU is economic political union comprising of 28 countries.
2. The headquarters of EU is in Brussels, Belgium
3. Among the EU cities Paris is the largest city
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Consider the following statement with respect to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)
1. TRAI is an apex body to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services which were earlier vested in the State government
2. Recently TRAI was accorded the status of Non banking financial company
Select the correct option

Virtual reality is making headlines nowadays. Consider the following statement with respect to the term Virtual reality
1. Virtual reality is the creation of a virtual environment presented to our senses in such a way that we experience it as if we were really there.
2. Medicine is one of the biggest beneficiaries with the development of virtual reality.
3. It is also called floating multimedia
Select the correct option

Consider the following statements with respect to SAARC countries
1. SAARC is an economic and political organization of eight countries in Southern Asia that includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
2. The headquarters of SAARC is located in Kathmandu, Nepal
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Consider the following statements with respect to “Intended Nationally Determined Contributions”
1. Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) is a term used under the United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
2. As part of INDC India aims to reduce the Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 Per Cent by 2030 from 2005 Level
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Consider the following statements with respect to Renewable energy and India
1. India has the target to produce 1,00,000 MW of solar power by 2022.
2. India allows 49 % FDI in renewable energy sector to promote domestic industries as part of Make in India campaign
Select the correct option

Consider the following
1. Prithvi
2. Agni
3. BrahMos
4. Akash
Arrange the above missiles in decreasing order of their range

Consider the following statements regarding a particular soil
1. Found in the summits of Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Vindhyas, Sathpuras and Malwa plateau.
2. Subjected to intense leaching and thus not fit for agriculture unless manures and fertilizers are used.
3. It is the end product of weathering process and thus it is indefinitely durable.
Which is the soil that is spoken about in the above statements?

Consider the statements regarding red and yellow soils.
1. Soil looks yellowish when iron diffused in the soil gets hydrated.
2. Red and yellow soils are mainly found in the deltaic regions especially in the Eastern Indian coast.
3. Less fertile coarser soils are found in the uplands while fertile fine soils occur in the low lying regions.
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Black soils are known for its fertility with little or no evidence of exhaustion. This is Because
1. Black soils with equal proportion of clay, gravel and coarse sand has high moisture retention capacity
2. Cracks developed during dry season allow oxygenation of the soils.
3. Black soil has low level of kankar thus supports wide variety of crops.
Choose the incorrect reason from the codes below

Consider the statements the effects of ‘Oil Spill’
1. It reduces Photosynthetic activities in water bodies.
2. It results into killing of birds and mammals that die of hypothermia
3. Food web of water bodies gets even more complex
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