1216: Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth?
1. Volcanic action
2. Respiration
3. Photosynthesis
4. Decay of organic matter
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1217: If safe storage is to be ensured, the moisture content of food grains at the time of harvesting should not be higher than
(a) 14%
(b) 16%
(c) 18%
(d) 20%
1218: At which one of the following positions shown in the diagram will the height of the ocean tide be maximum ?
(a) M,1
(b) M,2
(c) M,3
(d) M,4
1219: If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?
(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
(b) Chambal River
(c) Pulicat Lake
(d) Deepor Beel
1220: A class starts after lunch at 1 p.m. and lasts till 3.52 p.m. Four periods are over during this interval. After every period, 4 minutes are allowed for going from one classroom to another. What is the exact duration of each period held?
(a) 42 minutes
(b) 41 minutes
(c) 40 minutes
(d) 39 minutes