1251: The correct sequence in decreasing order of the four sugarcane producing States in India is

(a) Maharashtra, U.P., Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
(b) U.P., Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra, U.P., Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
(d) U.P., Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
1252: With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements:

1. Shaikh Ahmad Sarhandi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi

2. Shiakh Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi was a disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya

3. Aurangzeb was contemporary of Shaikh Salim Chisti

4. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Shaikh Niamtullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 4
1253: Who is regarded as the greatest lawgiver of ancient India?

(a) Megasthanese

(b) Panini

(c) Manu

(d) Kautilya
1254: In which of the following countries will the no-confidence motion to bring down the government passed by the legislature be valid only when the legislature is able to find simultaneously a majority to elect a successor government ?

(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) Italy
(d) Portugal
1255: Each of 8 identical balls is to be placed in the squares shown in the figures given in a horizontal direction such that one horizontal row contains 6 balls and the other horizontal row contains 2 balls. In how many maximum different ways can this be done?

(a) 38
(b) 28
(c) 16
(d) 14