1526: Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister in

(a) Gujarat kingdom

(b) Kingdom of Kashmir

(c) Bahmani kingdom

(d) Kingdom of Mysore
1527: Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called chaityas while the others viharas. What is the difference between the two?

(a) Chaitya is a place of worship while vihara is the dwelling place of the monks

(b) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave while vihara is the hall axial to it

(c) There is no material difference between the two

(d) Vihara is a place of worship while chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
1528: Assertion (A)

A Rainfall is scanty on the east of Western Ghats.

Reason (R)

The east of Western Ghats is on the lee side.

(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 the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true
1529: Consider the following statements :

1. Caffeine, a constituent of tea and coffee is a diuretic.

2. Citric acid is used in soft drinks.

3. Ascorbic acid is essential for the formation of bones and teeth.

4. Citric acid is a good substitution for ascorbic acid in our nutrition.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2, only
(b) 1, 2 and 3, only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1530: Which of the following introduced a measure of provincial autonomy?

(a) Minto-Morley reforms

(b) Montague-Chelmsford reforms

(c) Cripps Mission

(d) Government of India Act, 1935