491: Which of the following represents the integration of Hindus and Muslims for a common cause ?
(a) Khilafat Movement
(b) Quit India Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) None of the above
492: "Khilafat" movement subsided because of the:
(a) Concessions given to Muslims by the British
(b) Amity achieved between Congress and Muslim League
(c) Accession of Kamal Pasha on the throne of Turkey
(d) None of the above
493: Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason
(a) It is a genetically modified variety which is pest resistant
(b) It is a genetically modified dwarf variety which is resistant to drought
(c) It is a genetically modified variety with ten times higher protein content than regular maize crop
(d) It is a genetically modified variety used exclusively for bio-fuel production
494: In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance.
Which one of the following statements is correct in this context ?
(a) The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics
(b) The gun made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas
(c) The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines
(d) It is a source of high quality biodiesel
495: In October 1920, who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a Communist Party of India?
(a) M. C. Chagla
(b) H. K. Sarkar
(c) M. N. Roy
(d) P. C. Joshi