2281: Which of the following is wrongly matched?

(a) Abul Fazal : Babumama

(b) Kalhana : Rajtarangini

(c) Mohd. Jayasi : Padmavat

(d) Abdul Hamid Badshahnama
2282: The first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state was

(a) Alauddin Khilji

(b) Feroz Tughlak

(c) Akbar

(d) Aurangzeb
2283: With reference to "Look East Policy" of India, consider the following statements:

1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.

2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold War.

3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2284: Government of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the importance of this plant?

1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.

2. It is a rich source of biodiesel.

3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.

4. Its timber is of great commercial value.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2285: Who was the leader of the Ghadar Party?

(a) Bhagat Singh

(b) Lala Hardayal

(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(d) V. D. Savarkar