481: Sparkling red colour after the blast of fire crackers is due to the presence of:

(a) Strontium

(b) Sodium

(c) Sulphur

(d) Magnesium
482: Consider the following statements:

1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.

2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne

3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
483: Which one amongst the following has the largest livestock population in the world?

(a) USA

(b) India

(c) China

(d) Brazil
484: The type of crop which is able to fix nitrogen from air is known as:

(a) Tuber

(b) Coffee

(c) Legume

(d) Wheat
485: What is the maximum period during which Parliament may not meet ?

(a) Six months

(b) One year

(c) Two years

(d) Three years