986: With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
(a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
(b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
(c) It is an ancient form of dancedrama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
(d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
987: Consider the following pairs:
Commonly used material vs. Unwanted or controversial chemicals found in them
1. Lipstick: Lead
2. Soft drinks: Brominated vegetable oils
3. Chinese fast food: Monosodium glutamate
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
988: Ruins of Vijayanagar empire can be seen at:
(a) Hospet
(b) Hampi
(c) Halebid
(d) Madurni
989: Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Northern Ireland is included in U.K. and Southern Ireland is a sovereign independent, democratic republic.
(b) Southern Ireland is included in U.K. and Northern Ireland is a sovereign independent, democratic republic.
(c) Both are sovereign, independent, democratic republics.
(d) Both are included in U.K.
990: Consider the following pairs :
Vaishnava Saints Region of strong following
1. Ramanujacharya : South India
2. Chaitanya : Central India
3. Vallabhacharya : Gujarat and Braj area
4. Ramanand : North India
Of these pairs :
(a) 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched
(b) 2, 3 and 4 are correctly matched
(c) 1 and 4 are correctly matched
(d) 1, 3 and 4 are correctly matched