356: Which one of the following was worshipped as a heavenly God by ancient Indians?
(a) Surya
(b) Angaraka (Mangala)
(c) Sukra
(d) Sani
357: Consider a specific point on the surface of the earth (say, the city of Delhi). The temperature at a given time of day (say, 12.00 noon) will in general be higher in summer than in winter. This is because
(a) the earth is closer to the sun in summer than in winter.
(b) sun-rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the surface of the earth in winter.
(c) evaporation of water from atmospheric precipitation occurring in winter alone.
(d) the axis of the earth is inclined more towards the sun in summer.
358: There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings ?
(a) Ellora caves
(b) Bagh caves
(c) Nasik caves
(d) Lomas Rishi cave
359: Consider the following countries of South Asia
(a) Bangladesh
(b) India
(c) Pakistan
(d) Sri Lanka
The descending order of literacy status of these countries is
(a) 4, 2, 1, 3
(b) 2, 4, 3, 1
(c) 4, 2, 3, 1
(d) 2, 4, 1, 3
360: In the context of independent India's economy, which one of the following was the earliest event to take place?
(a) Nationalisation of Insurance companies
(b) Nationalisation of State Bank of India
(c) Enactment of Banking Regulation Act
(d) Introduction of First Five-Year Plan