Question

What is the fragrance of soil generated immediately after the rains?

A. Petrichor

B. Tempus vemum

C. Vrochi

D. Irida

1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : A

The correct answer is Petrichor.

• Petrichor is the fragrance of soil generated immediately after the rains.
• The word petrichor is derived from the Greek language.
• In March 1964 paper by Australian researchers, Isabel Bear and **** Thomas described the phenomena petrichor scientifically for the first time in the journal Nature.
• Formerly the term Petrichor was known as argillaceous odour.
• The pleasant smell that is frequently accompanied by the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather is called petrichor.