1641: Assertion

Comets have gaseous tails

Reason

They are very hot bodies

(a) if A and R both are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) if A and R both are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) if A is correct and R is incorrect

(d) if A is incorrect and R is correct
1642: With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:

1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1643: If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that

(a) the polling was very poor

(b) the election was for a multi-member constituency

(c) the elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal

(d) a very large number of candidates contested the election
1644: Transchart is the

(a) chartering wing of the Ministry of Surface Transport
(b) container service established by Indian Railways
(c) training institute of maritime studies and research
(d) passenger insurance scheme of Indian Railways
1645: "Mrichchhakatika" an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with

(a) The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan

(b) The victory of Chandragupta II over the Shaka Kshat-rapas of western India

(c) The military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta

(d) The love affair between a Gupta King and a princess of Kamarupa