1936: Consider the following statements:

1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.

2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and by-elections.

3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
1937: Consider the following statements:

In India a Metropolitan Planning Committee:

1. Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.

2. Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.

3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1938: Who can be called the father of local sel-government in India?

(a) Lord Rippon

(b) Lord Minto

(c) Lord Curzon

(d) Lord Dufferin
1939: Assertion (A):
Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title.

Reason (R):
He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration.

(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
1940: The monthly incomes of Peter and Paul are in the ratio of 4 : 3. Their expenses are in the ratio of 3 : 2. If each saves Rs. 600 at the end of the month, their monthly incomes respectively are (in rupees)

(a) 3200 and 2400

(b) 2800 and 2100

(c) 2400 and 1800

(d) 2000 and 1500