406: Assertion (A):
The monsoonal rainfall decreases as one goes towards the west and north-west in the Ganga plain.
Reason (R):
The moisture-bearing monsoonal winds go higher up as one moves up in the Ganga plain.
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
407: If it is 10.00 a.m. I.S.T., then what would be the local time at Shillong on 92°E longitude ?
(a) 9.38 a.m.
(b) 10.38 a.m.
(c) 10.22 a.m.
(d) 9.22 a.m.
408: Who among the following organised the famous Chittagong armoury raid ?
(a) Laxmi Sehgal
(b) Surya Sen
(c) Batukeshwar Datta
(d) J.M. Sengupta
409: 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
410: Consider the following statements:
A digital signature is
1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it
2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet
3. an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3