211: Which one of the following is an important historical novel written during the latter half of the nineteenth century ?

(a) Rast Goftar

(b) Durgesh Nandini

(c) Maharatha

(d) Nibandhamala
212: With reference to Simon Commission's recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct ?

(a) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces

(b) It proposed the setting up of interprovincial council under the Home Department

(c) It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the centre

(d) It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits as compared to Indian recruits
213: Besides proteins and carbohydrates, other elements of nutritional value found in milk include
(a) calcium, potassium and iron
(b) calcium and potassium
(c) potassium and iron
(d) calcium and iron
214: Assertion (A):
During the year 2001 - 02, the value of India's total exports declined, registering a negative growth of 2.17%.

Reason (R):
During the year 2001 - 02, negative growth in exports was witnessed in respect of iron and steel, coffee, textiles and marine products.

(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
215: Which one of the following languages belongs to the Austric group ?

(a) Marathi

(b) Ladakhi

(c) Khasi

(d) Tamil