296: Assertion (A):

Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire.

Reason (R):

Marathas were the first to have clear concept of a united Indian nation.

(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
297: With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events:

1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy
2. Quit India Movement launched
3. Second Round Table Conference

What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events ?

(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 3-1-2
298: Which of the following are associated with `Planning in India?

1. The Finance Commission
2. The National Development Council
3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development
4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development.
5. The Parliament

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
299: Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Batutah.

Reason (R) : Muhammad bin Tughlaq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to Promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.

(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
300: Which of the following can be inferred from the statement that "Either John is stupid or John is lazy" ?

I. John is lazy / therefore, John is not stupid.

II. John is not lazy / therefore, John is stupid.

III. John is not stupid / therefore, John is lazy.

IV. John is stupid / therefore, John is not lazy.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

Codes :

(a) I and II

(b) II and III

(c) III and IV

(d) I and IV