4281: Assertion (A) :

Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year.

Reason (R) :

High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?

(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
4282: Which one of the following is used as an explosive?

(a) Nitroglycerine
(b) Phosphorus trichloride
(c) Mercuric oxide
(d) Graphite
4283: Lineage is:

(a) A straight line joining any two points on the globe

(b) The line of descendants of a particular ancestor

(c) The paleolithic age

(d) The linking of genes
4284: Match the areas shown as A, B, C and D on the given map showing with the largest religious minorities. Select the correct answer using the codes given below the list of minorities.


Largest Religious Minorities

1. Buddhists
2. Christians
3. Jains
4. Muslims
5. Sikhs

Codes:
(a) A-5, B-1, C-3, D-2
(b) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
(c) A-5, B-3, C-1, D-2
(d) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
4285: 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