Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2222MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
Subtopic: Reading Comprehension
Question Statement:
An agricultural startup claims: 'Our smartphone soil testing app eliminates the need for wet-chemistry soil testing laboratories.' Which of the following most weakens the startup's claim?
Options:
(A) The optical sensor in smartphones cannot detect micronutrient concentrations or electrical conductivity below 2 dS/m.
(B) Smartphones require battery recharging daily.
(C) Wet-chemistry laboratories use glassware.
(D) Farmers own smartphones in growing numbers.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Inability to detect micronutrients and key salinity metrics means wet-chemistry labs cannot be eliminated.