2126: 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
2127: Which one of the following five year plans recognised human development as the core of all developmental efforts ?

(a) The eighth five year Plan
(b) The fifth five year plan
(c) The Sixth five year plan
(d) The third five year plan
2128: With reference to National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.
2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2129: Who among the following Indians mostly encouraged the remarriage of the widows?

(a) jaisingh

(b) Ahilya Bai

(c) Sarfoji

(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
2130: Natural rubber is a plant product which is chemically known as

(a) Mucilage

(b) Gum

(c) Latex

(d) Resin