421: In how many maximum different ways can 3 identical balls be placed in the 12 squares (each ball to be placed in the exact centre of the squares and only one ball is to be placed in one square) shown in the figure given below such that they do not lie along the same straight line?
(a) 144
(b) 200
(c) 204
(d) 216
422: Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
(a) Odia
(b) Konkani
(c) Bhojpuri
(d) Assamese
423: Assertion (A) :
Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year.
Reason (R) :
High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(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
424: Assertion (A):
During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual.
Reason (R):
The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon.
(a) Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is fasle, but R is true
425: The Basque separatist organisation is active in
(a) Russia
(b) Cyprus
(c) Portugal
(d) Spain