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531: When the Portuguese arrived in India, the foreigners whom they encountered as trade rivals were the

(a) Persians

(b) Arabs

(c) Dutch

(d) English
532: The Brahmo Samaj is based on the principles of:

(a) Monotheism

(b) Polytheism

(c) Atheism

(d) Monism
533: The difference between the simple interest received from two banks on Rs. 500 for two years is Rs. 2.50. What is the difference between their rates ?

(A) 0.25%
(B) 0.5%
(C) 1%
(D) 2.5%
534: Match the areas shown as A, B, C and D on the given map showing with the largest religious minorities. Select the correct answer using the codes given below the list of minorities.


Largest Religious Minorities

1. Buddhists
2. Christians
3. Jains
4. Muslims
5. Sikhs

Codes:
(a) A-5, B-1, C-3, D-2
(b) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
(c) A-5, B-3, C-1, D-2
(d) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
Explanation:
A. Punjab and neighbouring district - Sikhs.
B. Rajasthan - Jains.
C. Maharashtra - Buddhists.
D. Andhra Pradesh - Christians.
535: When ten persons shake hands with one another, in how many ways is it possible ?

(A) 45
(B) 20
(C) 25
(D) 40
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