1791: One consistent feature found in the history of southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of
(a) the absence of minerals like iron
(b) too many divisions in the social structure
(c) the absence of vast areas of fertile land
(d) the scarcity of manpower
1792: Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population to its total population (on the basis of the Census, 2001) ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Orissa
1793: Two trains, each being 120 metres long, are running on parallel tracks in opposite directions at 40 metres/minute and 20 metres/minute respectively. How much time will they take to cross each other?
(a) 1 minute
(b) 2 minutes
(c) 3 minutes
(d) 4 minutes
1794: The official associated with land revenue collection in the Maratha administration in medieval India was
(a) Patel
(b) Kulkarni
(c) Mirasdar
(d) Silhadar
1795: Flame of the forest is:
(a) A tree blossomed with flowers like flame in leafless season
(b) Fire developed in the forest due to strong wind
(c) A lady who worked for the development of the forests
(d) An insect which glows like a flame in the forest