2001: Which one of the following important trade centres of ancient India was on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi ?
(a) Tagara
(b) Sripura
(c) Tripuri
(d) Tamralipti
2002: Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?
(a) 39th
(b) 40th
(c) 42nd
(d) 44th
2003: "Bijanti" government is compared to the Chola's for:
(a) Rural democracy
(b) Administrative system
(c) Land revenue collection system
(d) Display of wealth
2004: With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted "Home Charges" ?
1.Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2005: Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Publication : Group
1. Sportstar : The Hindu Publication group
2. Business World : ABP group
3. The Week : Malayala Manorama publication group
4. Reader's Digest : Indian Express publication group
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2, and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4