221: India's population growth during the 29th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (Period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the using the codes given below the lists:

List I List II

(Period) (Phase)

A. 1901-21 1. Steady growth

B. 1921-51 2. Rapid high growth

C. 1951-81 3. Stagnant growth

D. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown

Codes:

A B C D

(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 3 1 2 4
(d) 1 3 4 2
222: Assertion

Galvanised iron pipes do not rust easily.

Reason

Zinc has a higher rate of oxidation than iron.

(a) both A and R are true but R is not the reason for A

(b) both A and R are true but R is the reason for A

(c) neither A nor R is correct

(d) A is correct but R is wrong
223: The following are the major oilseeds produced in India :

I. Sesamum
II. Mustard
III. Groundnut
IV. Soyabean

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production ?

(a) I, II, III, IV
(b) III, II, IV, I
(c) II, IV, III, I
(d) III, IV, II, I
224: Consider the following statements:

1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.
2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.
3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3
225: Assertion (A):
The reservation of thirty-three per cent of seats for women in Parliament and State Legislatures does not require Constitutional amendment.

Reason (R):
Political parties contesting elections can allocate thirty-three per cent of seats they contest to women candidates without any Constitutional amendment.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and Rare true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true