16: Toramana belonged to the ethnic horde of the

(a) Scythians

(b) Hunas

(c) Yue-chis

(d) Sakas
17: Aspirin is a:

(a) Pain reliever

(b) Sedative

(c) Cortisone

(d) Soporific
18: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :

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

(Commodities exported from India)----------- (Countries of destination)

I. Iron-ore----------- (A) Russia
II. Leather goods----------- (B) USA
III. Tea----------- (C) Japan
IV. Cotton fabrics----------- (D) UK
---------------------- (E) Canada

Codes:

(a) I-E, II-A, III-B, IV-C

(b) I-C, II-A. III-D, IV-B

(c) I-A, II-E, III-D, IV-C

(d) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
19: With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?

(a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
(b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
(c) It is an ancient form of dancedrama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
(d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
20: Which of the following rivers is the source of water for the Rajasthan canal?

(a) Yamuna

(b) Chambal

(c) Sutlej

(d) Ghaggar