536: It is said that of the five doctrines taught by Jainism four were taken over by Mahavira from previous teachers and only one was added by him. Which one of the following was the doctrine added by him ?
(a) Do not commit violence
(b) Observe continence
(c) Do not acquire property
(d) Do not speak a lie
537: Banaras Hindu University was founded by:
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji
(b) Gopalakrishna Gokhale
(c) Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
538: Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces
2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims is the fature of the act of 1909.
And the other two statements are the act of 1919.
Hence answer is (C).
you can refer to page no.- 1.6 and 1.7 of Indian Polity by Laxmikanth.
539: Which Indian nationalist leader looked upon a war between Germany and Britain as a god sent opportunity which would enable Indians to exploit the situation to their advantage ?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) M. A. Jinnah
(c) Subhas Chandra Bose
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
Subhash Chandra Bose was eager to take advantage of the situation of hovering war clouds in Europe, for the country's independence. He went to Germany and Japan to organise Indian National Army (INA) to overthrow the British rule in India.
540: With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements :
1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna.
2. Tyagaraja created several new ragas.
3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries.
4. Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4