956: Assume that the moon takes exactly 30 days to complete the cycle and also assume that it rises in the East exactly at 6.48 p.m. on the first day. On the fourth day, at what time will it rise?
(a) 8.24 p.m.
(b) 9.12 p.m.
(c) 10.00 p.m.
(d) 11.48 p.m.
957: The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below:

Temperature (°C) Rainfall (cm)
J 9.4 12.2
F 10.6 9.1
M 11.7 7.9
A 12.2 2.5
M 13.3 1.8
J 13.9 0.3
J 13.9 -
A 14.4 -
S 15.6 0.8
O 15.0 2.5
N 13.3 6.1
D 10.6 11.7

Average Temperature : 12.8 °C

Average Rainfall : 54.9 cm per annum

Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following :

(a) Mediterranean region
(b) Monsoon region
(c) Steppe region
(d) N.W. European region
958: With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:

1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
959: Assertion (A) : In India, every state has a High Court in its territory.

Reason (R) : The Constitution of India provides for a High Court in each state.

(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true
960: The Institute of Ombudsman was first established in:

(a) Norway

(b) Sweden

(c) Finland

(d) Denmark