2861: Assertion (A) :

The Quit India Movement of 1942 marked the culmination of the Indian Freedom Movement.

Reason (R):

After the Quit India Movement it was only a question of time and determining the actual mechanics of the transfer of power.

(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 an explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true
2862: Consider the following:

1. Photosynthesis

2. Respiration

3. Decay of organic matter

4. Volcanic action

Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth

(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2863: Consider the following statements:

1. NTPC is the largest power utility in India.

2. ONGC accounts for half of the LPG production in India.

3. Indian Oil Corporation operates all the oil refineries in India.

4. The Indian Ordinance Factory is the largest departmentally run industrial undertaking in the country.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4
2864: A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their

(a) martial arts in North-East India
(b) musical tradition in North- West India
(c) classical vocal music in South India
(d) pietra dura tradition in Central India
2865: Democracy exists in India. Government is run by the elected representatives of the people. For proper functioning of this system:

(a) One should cast vote in elections

(b) One must be prompt in paying taxes

(c) One must be good to himself and to the society

(d) None of these