1596: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

List I List II

I. Potassium bromide (A) Fertiliser
II. Potassium nitrate (B) Photography
III. Potassium sulphate (C) Bakery
IV. Mono-potassium tartarate (D) Gunpowder

Codes:

(a) I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C

(b) I-B, II-D, III-C, IV-A

(c) I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A

(d) I-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C
1597: Which one of the following sets of commodities are exported to India by arid and semi-arid countries in the Middle East ?

(a) Raw wool and carpets

(b) Fruits and palm oil

(c) Precious stones and pearls

(d) Perfume and coffee
1598: Assertion (A):

According to Asoka's edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.

Reason (R):

He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.

(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
1599: Assertion (A):

The eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast.

Reason (R):

The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.

(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
1600: Who among the following won the men's singles title at the World Badminton Championship in the year 2001?

(a) Gopichand

(b) Hendrawn

(c) Ji Xin Peng

(d) Peter Gade