1846: For reproducing sound, a CD (Compact Disc) audio player uses a

(a) quartz crystal
(b) titanium needle
(c) laser beam
(d) barium titanate ceramic
1847: The aim of the Cripps Mission to India was to:

(a) Appease the Indian public opinion

(b) Appease the American people

(c) Decentralise the power to States

(d) None of the above
1848: A parachutist jumps from a height of 5000 meters. The relationship between his falling speed, 'v' and the distance fallen through 'd' is best represented as


1849: After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?

1. The territories called `Santhal Paraganas' were created.
2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.
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
1850: For which one of the following books did kiran Desai win the Man Booker Prize 2006?

(a) Mother's Milk
(b) In the Country of Men
(c) The Secret River
(d) Journalism