3011: Who among the following anticipated Newton by declaring that all things gravitate to the earth ?
(a) Aryabhata
(b) Varahamihira
(c) Buddhagupta
(d) Brahmagupta
3012: In the Gandhara sculptures the preaching mudra associated with the Buddha's First Sermon at Sarnath is
(a) abhaya
(b) dhyana
(c) dharmachakra
(d) bhumisparsa
3013: With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
3014: Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala temple having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located?
(a) Srirangam
(b) Hampi
(c) Bhadrachalam
(d) Belur
3015: Consider the following statements with reference to the Periodic Table of chemical elements :
I. lonisation potential gradually decreases along a period.
II. In a group of elements, electron affinity decreases as the atomic weight increases.
III. In a given period, electronegativity decreases as the atomic number increases.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct ?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) I and III
(d) II and III