2471: 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
2472: Famous Golf player Vijay Singh is from which one of the following countries?
(a) Fiji
(b) Mauritius
(c) Malaysia
(d) Kenya
2473: With reference to Government of India's decisions regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the year 2001- 02, consider the following statements:
1. Out of the 100% FDI allowed by India in tea sector, the foreign firm would have to disinvest 33% of the equity in favour of an Indian partner within four years.
2. Regarding the FDI in print media in India, the single largest Indian shareholder should have a holding higher than 26%
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2474: Assertion (A):
There was an increase in industrial production during 1999-2000.
Reason (R):
The period witnessed a stable exchange rate and improved business sentiments.
(a) Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is fasle, but R is true
2475: The rising of evening star Venus indicates:
(a) South pole
(b) North pole
(c) East
(d) West