961: The Institute of Ombudsman was first established in:

(a) Norway

(b) Sweden

(c) Finland

(d) Denmark
962: The Prakrit text "Gathasaptasati" is attributed to the Satavahana king:

(a) Vasishtiputra Pulumavi

(b) Hala

(c) Gautamiputra Satkarni

(d) Amaru
963: Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?

1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
964: A quantity is found to vary in the order 9, 16, 25, 36, 49. What will be the next number in the order?

(a) 57

(b) 64

(c) 68

(d) 61
965: The population growth rate in Kerala is the lowest among major Indian states. Which one of the following is the most widely accepted reason for this ?

(a) Kerala has made the highest investment in family planning
(b) Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India
(c) Kerala has invested heavily in promoting literacy and public health and placed high priority on social policies
(d) The population pyramid in Kerala has relatively fewer women in the reproductive age-group