1556: Which of the following discoveries is/are associated with Einstein?

(i) Theory of relativity

(ii) Quantum theory

(iii) Radio activity

(iv) Rocket propulsion

(a) (i) & (ii)

(b) (i), (ii) & (iii)

(c) (i), (ii) & (iv)

(d) (i) only
1557: The characteristic odour of garlic is due to

(a) a chloro compound
(b) a sulphur compound
(c) a fluorine compound
(d) acetic acid
1558: Assertion (A) :

Panchayati Raj institutions were set up to decentralise planning to village level.

Reason (R) :

Village panchayats are in a better position to have a proper appreciation of their developmental needs.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true
1559: English men are more efficient partly by upbringing, partly by race and partly by education. Who said this?

(a) Rippon

(b) Lord Curzon

(c) Minto

(d) Dufferin
1560: Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:

1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2