121: Which one of the following monuments has a dome which is said to be one of the largest in the world ?
(a) Tomb of Sher Shah, Sasaram
(b) Jama Masjid, Delhi
(c) Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, Delhi
(d) Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
Explanation:
Gal Gumbaz of Bijapur is said to be the largest dome in the world built by 'Adil Shah
122: Assertion (A)
The revolt of 1857 failed
Reason (R)
It lacked adequate organisation and military power
(a) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
(b) A is correct but R is incorrect
(c) A is incorrect but R is correct
(d) Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
123: At which place Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon?
(a) Sarnath
(b) Lumbini
(c) Bodh Gaya
(d) Vaishali
124: "Mrichchhakatika" an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with
(a) The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan
(b) The victory of Chandragupta II over the Shaka Kshat-rapas of western India
(c) The military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta
(d) The love affair between a Gupta King and a princess of Kamarupa
Explanation:
'Mrichhakatikam' of Sudraka deals with the love affair of a rich merchant called 'Charudatta' and the daughter of a courtesan called 'Vasanthasena'. 'Mrichchakatika' is also known as 'Little clay cart'.
125: Assertion (A) :
The British sovereignty continued to exist in free India.
Reason (R) :
The British sovereign appointed the last Governor-General of free India.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Explanation:
On 15 August 1947, when India got the freedom, it became a sovereign counry. So, British Sovereignty ceased to exist
after that date. But on the request of India, British sovereign appointed the last Governor General of Free India lord
Mountbatten.