2186: With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementy elements of the feudal system?

1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land
3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2187: Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. Francis Collins : Mapping human genome

2. Sergey Brin : Google Search Engine

3. Jimmy Wales : Wikipedia

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2188: Who among the following was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian princes with a view to acquire territories ?

(a) Clive

(b) Dupleix

(c) Albuquerque

(d) Warren Hastings
2189: After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?

1. The territories called `Santhal Paraganas' were created.
2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2190: A trader loses 20 per cent by selling an article for Rs. 480. If he is to gain 20 per cent, he should sell it for rupees ______

(a) 520

(b) 600

(c) 720

(d) 800