1: In the context of ancient Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three ?
(a) Kula
(b) Vamsa
(c) Kosa
(d) Gotra
2: 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
3: World Environment Conference to discuss global warming was held in 1997 in
(a) Stockholm
(b) Rio de janeiro
(c) Paris
(d) Kyoto
4: What is the correct chronological sequence of the following ?
I. Wood's Education Despatch
II. Macaulay's Minute on Education
III. The Sargeant Education Report
IV. Indian Education (Hunter Commission)
(a) II, I, IV, III
(b) II, I, III, IV
(c) I, II, IV, III
(d) IV, III, I, II
5: Consider the following statements:
1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.
2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2