3586: Assertion (A) :

The origin of feudal system in ancient India can be traced to military campaigns.

Reason (R) :

There was considerable expansion of the feudal system during the Gupta period.

(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
3587: With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements :

1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.
2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.
3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3588: Assertion (A) :
The temperature of a metal wire rises when an electric current is passed through it.

Reason (R):
Collision of metal atoms with each other releases heat energy.

(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
3589: The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

(a) imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians

(b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages

(c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans

(d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth




3590: With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following:

1. The Right to Development

2. The Right to Expression

3. The Right to Recreation

Which of the above is/ are the Rights of the child ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3