4261: Which of the following is the most important cause for the decline of Buddhism after Ashoka ?
(a) Non patronage by the kings
(b) Condemnation of animal sacrifices
(c) Growth of licentious practices in Buddhist centres
(d) Allegiance to the middle path
4262: Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth?
(a) The Earth's magnetic field diverts them towards its poles
(b) Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space
(c) Moisture in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
4263: Consider the following statements:
In India, stamp duties on financial transactions are
1. levied and collected by the State Government.
2. appropriated by the Union Government.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4264: The deficiency of Vitamin D causes:
(a) Rickets
(b) Night blindness
(c) Pellagra
(d) Scurvy
4265: Which among the following acts as a resistance against disease in the body?
(a) Vitamins
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Red Corpuscles
(d) White Corpuscles