1936: 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
1937: If the capital stock was everlasting, then the rate of depreciation would be
(a) High
(b) Low
(c) Infinite
(d) Zero
1938: In India people migrate from the countryside to the towns while in the U.S.A. it is just the other way. What is the reason for this?
(a) In U.S.A. people like the countryside more than the cities
(b) Use of urban land for purposes other than that of residence
(c) Lack of security of life and property in cities
(d) Lack of employment opportunities in cities
1939: Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because
(a) Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time
(b) they had renounced the policy of war and violence
(c) caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them
(d) Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society
1940: C. Rangarajan has been actively involved in the Pan-Asian Commission addressing to which one of the following issues?
(a) Impact of HIV / AIDS in the Asian region
(b) Promotion of tourism in the Asian region
(c) Promotion of free trade in the Asian region
(d) Higher technical education in the universities in the Asian region