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421. In which of the following did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel play a leading role ?
A. Bijolia Movement
B. Dandi March
C. Textile mill workers strike at Ahmedabad
D. Bardoli Satyagraha
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422. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : Alexander who invaded Punjab did not move towards the east.Reason (R) : Nandas were the most powerful rulers of Magandha.
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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423. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : Aurangzeb failed in his Deccan policy.Reason (R) : He could not follow the policy of appeasement.
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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424. Which of the following is the most fundamental difference between Mahayana buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism ?
A. Emphasis on ahima
B. Casteless Society
C. Worship of gods and goddesses
D. Worship of Stupa
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425. Given below are two statements, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ?Assertion (A) : Indus Valley Civilization was extinguished before Aryans.Reason (R) : Indus Valley Civilization was pre Aryan
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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