1516: Assertion (A)

The revolt of 1857 failed

Reason (R)

It lacked adequate organisation and military power

(a) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

(b) A is correct but R is incorrect

(c) A is incorrect but R is correct

(d) Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
1517: In the vicinity of Mumbai, a number of specialised towns have been developed. Match the lists of specialisation with towns and select the
correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

List I-----------List II

(Towns)--------(Specialisation)

I. Alibag--------(A) Fishing Centre
II. Balapur------(B) Holiday resort
III. Nhava Sheva- (C) Petro-chemical complex
IV. Ratnagiri-------(D) Port

Codes:

(a) I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
(b) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(c) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
(d) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
1518: What does the 104th Constitution Amendment Bill relate to ?

(a) Abolition of Legislative Councils in certain States.

(b) Introduction of dual citizenship for persons of Indian origin living outside India.

(c) Providing quota to socially and educationally backward classes in private educational institutions.

(d) Providing quota for religious minorities in the services under the Central Government.
1519: Mandal Commission report pertains to:

(a) Backward Classes

(b) Minorities

(c) Scheduled Castes

(d) Scheduled Tribes
1520: Mohair is obtained from

(a) Angora goat

(b) Beetal goat

(c) Karakul sheep

(d) Lincoln sheep