626: Assertion (A):
Bangalore receives much higher average annual rainfall than that of Mangalore.
Reason (R):
Bangalore has the benefit of receiving rainfall both from south-west and north-east monsoons.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
627: Examine the following statements:
I. Either A and B are of the same age or A is older then B.
II. Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C.
III. B is older than C.
Which one of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?
(a) A is older than B
(b) B and D are of the same age
(c) D is older than C
(d) A is older than C
628: Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?
1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees
2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
3. Tirupathi Laddu
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
629: The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act came into force in:
(a) 1954
(b) 1955
(c) 1964
(d) 1976
630: Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?
(a) Syria
(b) Jordan
(c) Lebanon
(d) lsrael