176: Assertion (A): Wind patterns are clockwise in the northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
Reason (R):The direction of wind patterns in the northern and the southern hemisphere are governed by Coriolis effect.
(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.
177: Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh ?
1. Bauxite
2. Dolomite
3. Iron ore
4. Tin
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) I, 2,3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
178: Holding of election for the Panchayats is decided by
(a) The District Magistrate
(b) Constitutional mandate
(c) The State government
(d) The Election Commission
179: Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant
(a) extra payment made to the nobles
(b) revenue assigned in lieu of salary
(c) excess amount paid to the exchequer by the iqtadars
(d) illegal exactions extracted from the peasants
180: Fresco paintings in the Ajanta Caves were done, while which of the following dynasties was flourishing?
(a) Guptas
(b) Sungas
(c) Kanvas
(d) Mauryas