251: Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire
(b) The complete annihilation of self
(c) A state of bliss and rest
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
252: The ruler of which one of the following States was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance?
(a) Jhansi
(b) French
(c) Awadh
(d) Satara
253: The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is:
(a) Salinity and water-logging
(b) Deforestation
(c) Ravine erosion
(d) Overgrazing
254: If X = -2, then X3 - X2 - X - 1 is equal to
(a) 1
(b) -3
(c) -11
(d) -15
255: The Muslims march seven times round the Kaaba as path of their Haj pilgrimage in the city of:
(a) Riyadh
(b) Mecca
(c) Rabat
(d) Jeddah