116: Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas ?
(a) Lopamudra
(b) Gargi
(c) Leelavati
(d) Savitri
117: Which one of the following is a modified stem ?
(a) Carrot
(b) Sweet Potato
(c) Coconut
(d) Potato
118: In the year 2001, in which one of the following events of Women's Singles did Venus Williams defeat Serena Williams to win the title?
(a) Australian Open 2001
(b) French Open 2001
(c) Wimbledon 2001
(d) US Open 2001
119: Assertion (A) :
In human beings, the females play a major role in determining the sex of the offspring.
Reason (R) :
Women have two - X chromosomes.
(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
120: Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy's authority over his executive council by substituting portfolio or departmental system for corporate functioning?
(a) Indian Council Act, 1861
(b) Government of India Act, 1858
(c) Indian Councils Act, 1892
(d) Indian Councils Act, 1909