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696. 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) : Revolution in the character of Ashoka came after the Kalinga war. 2. Reason (R) : After the war he became a lover of Ahimsa and a devoted preacher of Buddhism.
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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697. The institution of Varna appeared in the
A. Rig Vedic period
B. later Vedic period
C. period of the Manana Dharma Shastra
D. period of the consolidation of the text of the Mahabharata.
Explanation:
698. The integration of Inidan States is the achievement of
A. Rajendra Prasad
B. Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Mahatma Gandi
D. Subhash Chandra Bose
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699. The spread of the Harappa civilisation is coterminous with the
A. irrigation facilities
B. Soil fertility
C. wheat producing zone
D. avaliability of raw materials and minerals
Explanation:
700. Buland Darwaza, built by Akbar, is to commemorate the victory of
A. Orissa
B. Bengal
C. Delhi
D. Gujarat
Explanation: