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• The year 2011 was declared as the International Year of Forests by General Assembly of the United Nations. • The purpose of the declaration was to raise awareness on conservation, sustainable management, and sustainable development of forests. • Forests are an integral and essential part of sustainable development across the globe. • According to the World Bank, almost 1.6 billion people count on forests for their livelihoods. • It is pertinent to note here that the forest product industry is a source of employment and economic growth. • The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United Nations declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils (IYS). • The International Year of Astronomy 2009 was proclaimed by the United Nations 62nd General Assembly. • United Nations declared 2008 as International Year of Potato.
Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the bold word:
Statement: After his father's death, he became a prodigal of his fortune.<...
The employee was given a discreet warning about his conduct.
In each of the following questions, three out of four words given have the same meaning. Mark the number as your answer which is different in ...
A) Monstrous B) Mirage C) Reality D) Potential
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word
METICULOUS
Find the word with the appropriate similar meaning of the word in Italic from the options given:
His benevolent nature made him popular among h...
Sanguine
...The mountain's majesty left the hikers in awe.
Obnoxious
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