851: With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements :

1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.
2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.

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
852: Consider the following statements:

In India a Metropolitan Planning Committee:

1. Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.

2. Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.

3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
853: Zayed bin Sultan-al-Nahyan was a long serving President of which of the following ?

(A) Oman
(B) United Arab Emirates
(C) Kuwait
(D) Saudi Arabia
854: Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?

(a) Rig-veda

(b) Yajur-veda

(c) Atharva-veda

(d) Sama-veda
855: In the series

AABABCABCDABCDE........

which letter occupies the 100th position?

(a) I
(b) K
(c) H
(d) J