86: Who amongst the following was the first to state that the Earth was spherical?
(a) Aristotle
(b) Copernicus
(c) Ptolemy
(d) Strabo
87: The following States were created after 1960. Arrange them in chronological order
A. Haryana
B. Sikkim
C. Meghalaya
D. Nagaland
(a) D, A, C, B
(b) A, B, C, D
(c) B, A, C, D
(d) A, B, D, C
88: What is the correct sequence of the following events ?
I. The Lucknow Pact
II. The Introduction of Dyarchy
III. The Rowlatt Act
IV. The Partition of Bengal
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) I, III, II, IV
(b) IV, I, III, II
(c) I, II, III, IV
(d) IV, III, II, I
89: With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?
(a) The decisions taken by the. Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
(b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by the laws made by Parliament.
(c) In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
(d) State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.
90: Where is the Central Water and Power Research Station located?
(a) Sileru
(b) Khadakwasia
(c) Srisailam
(d) Jamnagar