1586: How many minimum number of colours will be required to paint all the sides of a cube without the adjacent sides having the same colours?

(a) 3

(b) 4

(c) 5

(d) 6
1587: As an alternative to the partition of India, Gandhiji suggested to Mountbatten that he

(a) postpone granting of independence

(b) invite Jinnah to form the government

(c) invite Nehru and Jinnah to form the government together

(d) invite the army to take over for some time
1588: In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today.

Which only of the following statements best describes this pose?

(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck

(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters

(c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story

(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
1589: In a parliamentary system the executive is responsible:

(a) Directly to the people

(b) To legislature

(c) To judiciary

(d) None of the above
1590: Consider the following rivers:

1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri

Which of the above flows / flow through Arunachal Pradesh?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3