1696: Arteries supplying blood to the heart are called

(a) carotid arteries
(b) hepatic arteries
(c) coronary arteries
(d) pulmonary arteries
1697: With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment

2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas

3. Denial of efficacy of rituals

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1698: The Union Budget, 2000 awarded a Tax Holiday for the North-Eastern Region to promote industrialisation for

(a) 5 years

(b) 7 years

(c) 9 years

(d) 10 years
1699: In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the `International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)' ?

(a) The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.
(b) The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA.
(c) The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
(d) The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.
1700: Ashtapradhan was a Council of Ministers

(a) in the Gupta Administration

(b) in the Chola Administration

(c) in the Vijayanagar Administration

(d) in the Maratha Administration