816: One consistent feature found in the history of southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of
(a) the absence of minerals like iron
(b) too many divisions in the social structure
(c) the absence of vast areas of fertile land
(d) the scarcity of manpower
817: The greatest hallmark of personal liberty is:
(a) Mandamus
(b) Certiorari
(c) Quo Warranto
(d) Habeas Corpus
818: Finance Commission is appointed for:
(a) Passing the money bills
(b) Approving money bills
(c) Drafting the budget
(d) Making recommendations to the President regarding the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of the taxes
819: The earliest evidence of silver in India is found in the
(a) Harappan culture
(b) Chalcolithic cultures of Western India
(c) Vedic texts
(d) Silver punch-marked coins
820: Which one of the following is also called Stranger Gas?
(a) Argon
(b) Nitrous oxide
(c) Xenon
(d) Neon