2941: The following table shows the per cent change in the amount of sales (in rupees) at different retail stores in a given neighbourhood market in the period 1993 to 1995 :
If the sales at Anshu store amounted to Rs. 8 lakhs in 1993, then the amount of sales (in lakhs of rupees) at that store in 1995 was
(a) 7.92
(b) 8.00
(c) 8.80
(d) 9.68
2942: During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?
(a) To review the fitness of India for further political reforms
(b) To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations
(c) To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India
(d) To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India
2943: Consider the following statements :
I. Arya Samaj was founded in 1835.
II. Lala Lajpat Rai opposed the appeal of Arya Samaj to the authority of Vedas in support of its social reform programmes.
III. Under Keshab Chandra Sen, the Brahmo Samaj campaigned for women's education.
IV. Vinoba Bhave founded the Sarvodaya Samaj to work among rufugees.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) II and IV
(d) III and IV
2944: Which one of the following is an element?
(a) Ruby
(b) Sapphire
(c) Emerald
(d) Diamond
2945: With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) The Portuguese captured Goa in 1499
(b) The English opened their first factory in South India at Masulipatam
(c) In Eastern India, the English Company opened its first factory in Orissa in 1633
(d) Under the leadership of supleix, the French occupied Madras in 1746