571: With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?

1. Meditation and control of breath

2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place

3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
572: The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity, Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this Phenomenon?

(a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth

(b) It has less human interference

(c) Exotic and invasive species have riot been introduced in this region

(d) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
573: Which one of the areas marked as A, B, C and D in the given figure of the cyclone, witnesses heavy torrential short-duration rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms ?


(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
574: Assertion (A) :

Ali Brothers founded the Swaraj Party

Reason (R) :

The Swarajists were in favour of council entry and obstruction from within

(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.
575: Which one of the following does not contain silver?

(a) German silver
(b) Lunar caustic
(c) Horn Silver
(d) Ruby silver