176: With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements :
1. Photovoltaics is a technology that generates electricity by direct conservation of light into electricity, while Solar Thermal is a technology that utilizes the Sunss rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process.
2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC).
3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics.
Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
177: There are four persons A, B, C, D; and A has some coins. A gave half of the coins to B and 4 more besides. B gave half of the coins to C and 4 more besides. C gave half of the coins to D and 4 more besides. Both B and D end up with same number of coins. How many coins did A have originally?
(A) 64
(B) 84
(C) 72
(D) 96
178: Who was the leader of the Ghadar Party?
(a) Bhagat Singh
(b) Lala Hardayal
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) V. D. Savarkar
Explanation:
In 1913, the Ghadar Party was established and set up a headquarter called "Yugantar Ashram" in San Fransisco by lala Hardayal. It started a weekly newspaper "The Ghadar" for free circulation.
179: The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by
(a) Mahayana Buddhism
(b) Hinayana Buddhism
(c) Jainism
(d) the Lokayata school
Explanation:
The 5 cardinal principles of Jainism, if followed by a monk, is called Mahavrata and if observed by a lay follower, then
it was called Anuvrata.
180: Of the following, the oldest Sanskrit poet, whose composition still remains in original classical style, is:
(a) Asvaghosa
(b) Dandin
(c) Kalidasa
(d) Bhavabhuti