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666. The tomb of Babar is at
A. Lahore
B. Kabul
C. Sasaram
D. Sikandra
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667. Given below are two statements, labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ? 1. Assertion (A) : After invading India, Alexander was forced to retreat. 2. Reason (R) : The Greek soliders had grown homesick, tired and refused to fight.
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 the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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668. Which of the following statements regarding the Indus Valley Civilization is not true ?
A. The excavations at Harappa are attributed to R.B. Daya Ram Sahni.
B. The Assembly Hall was discovered at Mohenjodaro.
C. The open courtyard was the basic feature of house planning.
D. The Indus Valley people were not acquainted with the art of spinning and weaving.
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669. Which of the following were the yajnas that were performed during the Vedic age ? I. Vratyastama yajna II. Asvamedha Yajna III. Rajasuya Yajna
A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. I and III only
D. I, II and III
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670. Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru had fundamental difference of opinion regrading
A. mass mobilisation
B. non-violence as state policy
C. need for rapid industrialisation of India
D. protection of minorities and weaker sections of society
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