Quiz Of The Week
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- 1.
South West Water is hoping to introduce which creature to its waterways?
- A.
Sea Eagle
- B.
Beaver
- C.
Otter
- D.
Lemming
Correct Answer
B. BeaverExplanation
South West Water wants to reintroduce the animals to Roadford Lake reservoir in Devon, in a bid to help purify its drinking water. But farmers are worried about the ecological impact of releasing beavers into the area.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How much did Arla cut its organic milk price by this week?
- A.
Too much!
- B.
1.75p/litre
- C.
2p/litre
- D.
3p/litre
Correct Answer
C. 2p/litreExplanation
Organic dairy farmers supplying Arla Foods Milk Partnership will see their milk price cut by 2p/litre from next week. The company said the move was in reaction to falling sales of organic milk over the past three months.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What term has been used to describe a US biodiesel tax dodge?
- A.
Splash and cash
- B.
Dash and cash
- C.
Splash and dash
- D.
Ant and Dec
Correct Answer
C. Splash and dashExplanation
US operators can claim a significant tax credit if they blend biodiesel with conventional fuel, even if the amount of mineral diesel added is just a drop. They are then sending the so-called B99 blend to the EU. Brussels has introduced measure to stop the practice.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Countryside Alliance Awards were presented in London at which venue?
- A.
The National History Museum
- B.
DEFRA head office
- C.
The London Eye
- D.
House of Parliament
Correct Answer
D. House of ParliamentExplanation
Country people travelled to the House of Parliament from across Britain for the Alliance’s presentations.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How much has seed breeders RAGT spent on its new facilities at Ickleton, Essex?
- A.
£200,000
- B.
£500,000
- C.
£1m
- D.
£3.5m
Correct Answer
D. £3.5mExplanation
The new unit, which cost £3.5m includes polytunnels and glasshouses, covers 4.65ha, with 58ha of surrounding land being used for trials.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the top price at Penrith Mart’s sale of show potential crossbred cattle this week?
- A.
£1300
- B.
£3000
- C.
£5000
- D.
£13000
Correct Answer
D. £13000Explanation
British Blue cross heifer, Sidewalk Sally sold for £13,000Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which X Factor finalist group is to judge the final of the Eggs Factor competition on 6 July in London?
- A.
Make a Difference
- B.
No Difference
- C.
Same Difference
- D.
JLS
Correct Answer
C. Same DifferenceExplanation
British Lion Eggs revealed this week that pop group Same Difference will be on the judging panel in the Eggs Factor cooking competition, aimed at getting children cooking with eggs.Rate this question:
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