1691: Assertion

Great Britain gave India her independence on August 15, 1947.

Reason :

Great Britain became weak after her involvement in World War II.

(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
1692: When a CD (Compact Disc used in audio and video systems) is seen in sunlight, rainbow like colours are seen. This can be explained on the basis of the phenomenon of

(a) reflection and diffraction

(b) reflection and transmission

(c) diffraction and transmission

(d) refraction, diffraction and transmission
1693: Which one of the following countries occupies the first place in the Global Competitive ReportĀ of World Economic Forum ?

(a) USA

(b) Singapore

(c) Hong Kong

(d) France
1694: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :

List I

I. Pandit Vishnu Digamber Paluskar
II. Venkatamahi
III. Shyama Shastri
IV. Amir Khusru

List II

(A) Introduced the scheme of Raga classification of Indian music
(B) Proponent of Carnatic music
(C) Proponent of the Khayal form of Hindustani music
(D) Wrote the music for the song Vande Mataram

Codes:

(a) I-D, II-A, III-C, IV-B
(b) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
(c) I-A, II-D, III-C, IV-B
(d) I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
1695: Assertion (A) :

Ali Brothers founded the Swaraj Party

Reason (R) :

The Swarajists were in favour of council entry and obstruction from within

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are 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.