3426: Mulching the soil is a process whereby:
(a) Big pieces of soil are broken down into smaller pieces
(b) The field is irrigated at regular intervals
(c) Transplanting of seedlings take place
(d) Loose material, dung, etc. are laid on the ground to prevent excessive evaporation or erosion of the soil
3427: With reference to Financial Stability and Development Council, consider the following statements :
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.
3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3428: Hormones which are necessary for the development of the human body are secreted by:
(a) Thyroid gland
(b) Pituitary gland
(c) Parathyroid gland
(d) Exocrine gland
3429: The resinous substance, shellac is obtained from
(a) Crude oil
(b) The bark of a tree
(c) An insect
(d) Distillation of wood
3430: Neem tree has acquired industrial importance as a source of
(a) biopesticide and anti-fertility compound
(b) anti-fertility compound, biofertilizer and anti-cancer drug
(c) biofertilizer, biopesticide and anti- fertility compound
(d) anti-cancer drug, biopesticide and biofertilizer