1401: Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?

(a) They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency.

(b) They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy.

(c) They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism.

(d) They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process.
1402: The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because

1. the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence

2. the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session

3. a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None of the above
1403: With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:

1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1404: Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India :

I. It is a banker to the Central Government.

II. It formulates and administers monetary policy.

III. It acts as an agent of the Government in respect of India's membership of IMF.

IV. It handles the borrowing programme of Government of India.

Which of these statements are correct ?

(a) I and II
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, II, III and IV
(d) III and IV
1405: Rajagopalachari's formula was:

(a) Merger of princely States

(b) Formulation of a separate Muslim State

(c) Plebiscite to Muslims whether they should form a separate State

(d) Forming a Constituent Assembly