31). Statement I : Typical laterite soils in India are generally fertile.
Statement II : Laterite soils generally experience leaching.
| A). Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B). Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C). Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D). Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
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32). Statement I : Southern part of France is famous for wine making industry.
Statement II : Southern part of France produces 'a variety of fruits due to Mediterranean climate.
| A). Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B). Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C). Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D). Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
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33). Statement I : Kali age reflects the presence of deep social crisis characterized by varnasankara i.e., intermixture of varnas or social orders.
Statement II : The vaisyas and sudras (peasants, artisans and labourers) either refused to perform producing functions or pay taxes or supply necessary labour for economic production resulting in weakening of Brahminical social order and social tension.
| A). Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B). Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C). Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D). Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
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34). Statement I : The social institutions of caste in India underwent major changes in the colonial period.
Statement II : Caste, in contemporary society is more a product of ancient Indian tradition than of colonialism.
| A). Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B). Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C). Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D). Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
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35). Statement I: The Russian Revolution of 1917 inspired the Indian Working Class Movement.
Statement II : The Non-Cooperation Movement (1921-22) saw the involvement of the Indian Working Class.
| A). Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B). Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C). Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D). Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
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36). Statement I : In India tribal movements of nineteenth century resulted out of the process of land displacements and the introduction of forest laws.
Statement II : The Indian national movement resolved the problems faced by the tribals.
| A). Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B). Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C). Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D). Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
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37). Statement I : The economy of India in the 19th century came to a state of ruin under English East India Company.
Statement II : English East India Company's acquisition of Diwani right led to the miseries of the peasants and those associated with the traditional handicrafts industry of India.
| A). Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B). Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C). Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D). Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
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38). In soil, water that, is readily available to plant roots is :
| A). gravitational water |
| B). capillary water |
| C). hygroscopic water |
| D). bound water |
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39). Blood does not coagulate inside the body due to the presence of :
| A). Haemoglobin |
| B). Heparin |
| C). Fibrin |
| D). Plasma |
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40). Which one among the following is responsible for formation of 'Ozone Holes' in the stratosphere ?
| A). Benzopyrene |
| B). Hydrocarbons |
| C). Chlorofluorocarbons |
| D). UV radiation |
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