561: What was the objectives of Home Rule Movement?

(a) Self government at all levels

(b) Eradication of evils like Sati in the Indian community

(c) Participation in Indian National Movement

(d) Boycott of foreign goods
562: In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as

(a) pesticides in agriculture

(b) preservatives in processed foods

(c) fruit-ripening agents

(d) moisturising agents in cosmetics
563: The following maps shows four of the sixteen mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India :

The places marked A, B, C and D respectively are

(a) Matsya, Cedi, Kosala, Anga

(b) Surasena, Avanti, Vatsa, Magadha

(c) Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga

(d) Surasena, Cedi, Kosala, Magadha
564: Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines ?

(a) Splash

(b) Sheet

(c) Rill

(d) Gully
565: A fan makes a hot noon to feel cool by:

(a) Blowing out hot air

(b) Increasing the rate of evaporation

(c) Letting in cool air

(d) Regulating the air flow