26: The Montague-Chelmsford Report formed the basis of:

(a) The Indian Councils Act, 1909

(b) The Government of India Act, 1919

(c) The Government of India Act, 1935

(d) The Indian Independence Act, 1947
27: A country is said to be in debt trap if

(a) it has to abide by the conditionalities imposed by the International Monetary Fund

(b) it has to borrow to make interest payments to on outstanding loans


(c) it has been refused loans or aid by creditors abroad

(d) the World Bank charges a very high rate of interest on outstanding as well as new loans
28: For pasteurization by the Flash Method, milk is heated to a temperature of:

(a) 0°C

(b) 100°C

(c) - 4°C

(d) 72°C
29: Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?

1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
30: 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