Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1574 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Reading Comprehension

Question Statement:

According to the excerpt: 'Superabsorbent hydrogels can retain up to 400 times their dry weight in water, releasing it gradually to plant roots under soil matric suction.' How much water can the hydrogels retain relative to their dry weight?

Options:

  • (A) Up to 400 times
  • (B) Up to 100 times
  • (C) Up to 50 times
  • (D) Up to 1000 times

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

The passage explicitly states 'up to 400 times their dry weight'.
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