2171: Which of the following is the most important cause for the decline of Buddhism after Ashoka ?

(a) Non patronage by the kings

(b) Condemnation of animal sacrifices

(c) Growth of licentious practices in Buddhist centres

(d) Allegiance to the middle path
2172: Diamond Ring is a phenomenon observed

(a) at the start of a total solar eclipse

(b) at the end of a total solar eclipse

(c) only along the peripheral regions of the totality trial

(d) only in the central regions of the totality trial
2173: Consider the following items imported by India:

1. Capital goods

2. Petroleum

3. Pearls and precious stones

4. Chemical

5. Iron and steel

The correct sequence of the decreasing order of these items (as per 94-95 figures), in terms of value is

(a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(b) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
(d) 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
2174: Cobalt-60 is commonly used in radiation therapy because it emits

(a) alpha rays.

(b) beta rays.

(c) gamma rays.

(d) X-rays.
2175: Which one of the following diseases is caused due to defective genes?

(a) Ulcer

(b) Haemophilia

(c) Diabetes

(d) Cancer