516: The oldest monarchy in the world is that of
(a) U.K.
(b) Nepal.
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Japan
517: Consider the following statements:
1. Lord Mountbatten was the Viceroy when Simla Conference took place.
2. Indian Navy Revolt, 1946 took palce when the Indian sailors in the Royal Indian Navy at Bombay and Karachi rose against the Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 or 2
518: In an office, the number of persons who take tea is twice the number of persons who take only coffee. The number of persons who take coffee is twice the number of persons who take coffee is twice the number of persons who take only tea.
Consider the following statements :
1. The sum of the number of persons who take either tea or coffee or both is four times the number of persons who take both coffee and tea.
2. The sum of the number of persons who take only coffee and those who take only tea is twice the number of persons who take both and coffee. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
519: The last opportunity to avoid the partition of India was lost with the rejection of
(a) Cripps Mission
(b) Rajagopalachari Formula
(c) Cabinet Mission
(d) Wavell Plan
Explanation:
Based on the recommendations of Cabinet Mission Plan, elections were held to form Constituent Assembly for drafting a new Constitution. The Muslim League was reluctant to join the interim Government formed under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru. Thus with the rejection of Cabinet Plan by Muslim League, the last opportunity to avoid partition was lost.
520: Moderates and extremists of the Indian National Congress differed mainly on the issue of:
(a) Swaraj
(b) Swadeshi
(c) Boycott
(d) National education