1096: Assertion (A):
A diamond sparkles more than a glass imitation cut to the same shape.
Reason (R):
The refractive index of diamond is less than that of glass.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(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 a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
1097: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. Moplah revolt--------(A) Kerala
II. Pabna revolt-------- (B) Bihar
III. Eka Movement------(C) Bengal
IV. Birsa Munda revolt--(D) Awadh
Codes:
(a) I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
(b) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(c) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
(d) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
1098: India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites. Which of the following statements best describes as to how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention ?
(a) Keep all the sites completely inaccessible to man so that they will not be exploited
(b) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and permit tourism and recreation only
(c) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach for a period without any exploitation, with specific criteria and specific period for each site, and then allow sustainable use of them by future generations.
(d) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use
1099: Yuan is the currency of:
(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) Indonesia
(d) Burma
1100: Who among the following Sultans declared himself as a lieutenant of Caliph?
(a) Balban
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Ferozeshah Tughlaq
(d) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq