1356: There was no independent development of industries in India during British rule because of the
(a) absence of heavy industries
(b) scarcity of foreign capital
(c) scarcity of natural resources
(d) preference of the rich to invest in land
1357: Assertion (A): The same face of the Moon is always presented to the Earth.
Reason (R): The Moon rotates about its own axis in 23 ½ days which is about the same time that it takes to orbit the Earth.
(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 the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
1358: Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Rajasthan
1359: Which one of the following is the most significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to modern India ?
(a) His participation in the Quit India Movement
(b) His role in the Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) His achievement of the integration of princely states
(d) His Presidentship of the Indian National Congress
1360: India is a member of which of the following?
1. Asian Development Bank
2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
3. Colombo Plan
4. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4