Question
Sphagnum is an important bryophyte. Consider the
following statements about it: It is a chief constituent of peat. Very useful in the transportation of wet or moisture-requiring products. Also used for synthesis of antibiotics.Solution
Sol. Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Sphagnum is a moss that forms peat, which is used as fuel. Its spongy nature makes it useful for transportation of moisture-sensitive goods. Statement 3 is incorrect as it is not directly used in antibiotic synthesis. Information Booster:
- Sphagnum is also called "peat moss."
- It is widely used in horticulture as a soil conditioner.
- It retains moisture and is suitable for seed germination.
- It helps in bog formation.
- Peatlands act as carbon sinks, reducing atmospheric CO2.
Select the related number from the given alternatives.
82: 160 :: 36: ?
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set.
Given set: (150, 157, 178)
76 is related to 114 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 48 is related to 72. To which of the following numbers is 84 related to, foll...
Select the set of numbers that is similar to the following set:
(24, 31, 37)
Select the option that is related to third number-cluster in the same way first number cluster is related to second number-cluster.
81: 65 :: 7...
Given set:[24, 16, 0]
Select the combination of numbers that when placed sequentially in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.
6 _ 2 3 _ 1 _ _ 8 ...
Select the option that is related to third number-cluster in the same way first number cluster is related to second number-cluster.
94: 97 ...Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
63: 5103 :: ? : 9802.
Select the option in which does not share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.
16 : 102
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