Soil erosion which is also called the 'creeping death of the soil' is a global problem (Tripathi and Singh, 1993). India is facing soil erosion problems in sectors such as reservoir siltation, soil-degradation and in agricultural sectors mainly.

Answer: C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause Explanation: There would be no suhch speculation on the part of the Australian caption if his team were not visiting india in the first place. So the latter is a cause.But the immediate cause of the warning is the speculation

1. The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between teams representing regional cricket associations.

2. The first Ranji trophy was organized in 1934–35. Karnataka won over Tamilnadu on 8 March 2015.

Answer: B) Shriram Bhikaji Velankar Explanation: The PIN code system was introduced on 15 th August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar. Currently India has six digit post code and soon it will be converted in eight digits.

Answer: D) 1:12 Explanation: Given total applicants = 135Given graduates are G=60 Otherthan graduates=135-60 = 75Given experienced candidates = 801) For maximum number of graduates have experience    Total graduates to have experience = 60 2) For minimum number of graduates have experience    Remaining after taking other than graduates in experience= 80-75 = 5