2341: An accurate clock shows 8 O clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 O clock in the afternoon ?
(a) 150 degree
(b) 144 degree
(c) 168 degree
(d) 180 degree
2342: Assertion (A)
Bhanu Athaiya became the first Indian to win Oscar award
Reason (R)
She received this award for her excellent portrayal of Kasturba in the film 'Gandhi'
(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 incorrect but R is correct
(d) if A is correct but R is incorrect
2343: According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas the sequential order of the cycle of four aeons (Yugas) is
(a) Dvapara, Krita, Treta and Kali
(b) Krita, Dvapara, Treta and Kali
(c) Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali
(d) Treta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita
2344: Assertion (A):
Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid-rain.
Reason (R):
Oxides of carbon are emitted when the coal burns.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
2345: With reference to the period of extremist nationalist movement in India with its spirit of Swadeshi, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
(a) Laikat Hossain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitations
(b) In 1989, the scheme of national education was formulated by Satish Chandra Mukherjee
(c) The Bengal National College was founded in 1906 with Aurobindo as the Principal
(d) Tagore preached the cult of Atmasakti, the main plank of which was social and economic regeneration of the villages