2726: The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following?

(a) Mahapadma Nanda

(b) Chandragupta Maurya

(c) Ashoka

(d) Samudragupta
2727: Aluminium surfaces are often anodized. This means the deposition of a layer of

(a) chromium oxide

(b) aluminium oxide

(c) nickel oxide

(d) zinc oxide
2728: What is the correct order of the following

A. Fisrt Battle of Panipat

B. Second Battle of Tarain

C. Establishment of East India Company

(a) B, A, C

(b) A, B, C

(c) C, A, B

(d) C, B, A
2729: Which of the following come under Non-plan expenditure ?

I. Subsidies
II. Interest payments
III. Defence expenditure
IV. Maintenance expenditure for the infrastructure created in the previous plans

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below :

Codes:

(a) I and II

(b) I and III

(c) II and IV

(d) I, II, III and IV
2730: Which of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading ?

(a) Stormy weather
(b) Calm weather
(c) Cold and dry weather
(d) Hot and sunny Weather