936: During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation?
(a) it suppressed the Indian traditional education
(b) it authorized the government to imprison people without trial
(c) it curbed the trade union activities
(d) it curtailed the freedom of religion.
937: The "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of
1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
938: Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
(a) It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States.
(b) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution.
(c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas.
(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States.
939: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. Visakhadatta (A) Medicine
II. Varahamihira (B) Drama
III. Charaka (C) Astronomy
IV. Brahmagupta (D) Mathematics
Codes:
(a) I - A, II - C, III - D, IV - B
(b) I - B, II - A, III - C, IV - D
(c) I - B, II - C, III - A, IV - D
(d) I - C, II - B, III - A, IV - B
940: Out of the four southern States : Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States ?
(a) Andhra Pradesh only
(b) Karnataka only
(c) Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
(d) Each of Tamil Nadu and Kerala