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  1. Soil is formed from the parent rock material by

  2. A.
    chemical decomposition
    B.
    physical decomposition
    C.
    biological decomposition
    D.
    All of the above

  3. The air we inhale is mixture of gases. Which of the following gases in the mixture is highest in percentage?

  4. A.
    Carbon dioxide
    B.
    Nitrogen
    C.
    Oxygen
    D.
    Ozone

  5. Oxford university was founded in

  6. A.
    1139 AD
    B.
    1163 AD
    C.
    215 BC
    D.
    55 BC

  7. The American General who led the revolt against the British and declared American independence was

  8. A.
    George Washington
    B.
    Bill Clinton
    C.
    George Bush
    D.
    None of the above

  9. Regular meetings of Trusteeship Council (UNO) are held

  10. A.
    once a year
    B.
    twice a year
    C.
    thrice a year
    D.
    four times a year

  11. Radioactive substances can be produced readily in

  12. A.
    an electron gun
    B.
    an atomic pile
    C.
    a transistor
    D.
    a Wilson cloud chamber

  13. The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in

  14. A.
    Canada
    B.
    UK
    C.
    Australia
    D.
    Malaysia

  15. Profit made when an asset is sold more than the price at which it was bought is called

  16. A.
    capital
    B.
    capital-gain
    C.
    capitalism
    D.
    None of the above

  17. Plorence(Chadwick) is the associated place for which of the following sport?

  18. A.
    Snooker
    B.
    Racking Horse
    C.
    Skiing
    D.
    Tennis

  19. The 2012 Olympics Games were held in

  20. A.
    London
    B.
    Seoul
    C.
    Sydney
    D.
    Tokyo