2431: The reorganisation of Indian States on a linguistic basis took place in:

(a) 1947

(b) 1950

(c) 1956

(d) 1962
2432: From the balance sheet of a company, it is possible to

(a) judge the extent of profitability of the company

(b) assess the profitability and size of the company

(c) determine the size and composition of the assets and liabilities of the company

(d) determine the market share, debts and assets of the company
2433: Which one of the following mountain ranges is spread over only one State in India ?

(a) Aravalli

(b) Satpura

(c) Ajanta

(d) Sahyadri
2434: Water which contains soluble salts of calcium and magnesium is known as

(a) Heavy water

(b) Soft water

(c) Hard water

(d) Mineral water
2435: Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that "It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance"?

(a) Article 215
(b) Article 275
(c) Article 325
(d) Article 355