1246: Which one of the following is an important historical novel written during the latter half of the nineteenth century ?

(a) Rast Goftar

(b) Durgesh Nandini

(c) Maharatha

(d) Nibandhamala
1247: A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7. Which one among the following was not one of them?

(A) Canada
(B) Russia
(C) Italy
(D) Japan
1248: Mahabalipuram temples were built by:

(a) Pallavas

(b) Cheras

(c) Cholas

(d) Pandyas
1249: Consider the following events:

1. Fourth general elections in India
2. Formation of Haryana State
3. Mysore named as Karnataka State
4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full States

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?

(a) 2-1-4-3
(b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 2-3-4-1
(d) 4-1-2-3
1250: Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created?

1. To enable them to withstand drought

2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce

3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in spaceships and space stations

4. To increase their shelf life

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4