Ans: c
Exp:
Siddhas means the refined monotheistic creed existed. Sittar implies an expert in occultism, alchemy and so on with magic or superstitious powers.

The lingayats believed that on death the devotee will be reunited with Shiva and not return to this world. Therefore instead of cremating the body, they ceremonially bury their dead. They criticised the caste system and questioned belief in the theory of rebirth. Certain practices were encouraged by the lingayats such as post-puberty marriages and widow remarriage

Ans: b
Exp:
The Battle of Wandiwash took place in 1960 and French were finally defeated by English.

Sol: c
Exp:
The moon rotates about its own axis in 27.322 days. When the Moon first formed, its rotational speed and orbit were very different than they are now. Over time, the Earth’s gravitational field gradually slowed the Moon’s rotation until the orbital period and the rotational speed stabilized, making one side of the moon always face the Earth.

Sol: b
Exp:
A. Cotton cultivation needs 1500–2000 mm and the suitable temperature for cotton growth is 25° – 35°C.
B. Flax cultivation needs 600–800 mm and temperature varies from 5° – 18° C.
C. The suitable climatic condition for sugar beet requires 500–600 mm and temperature 18°–22° C.
D. Jute cultivation needs 500–1000 mm rainfall and temperature between 18º–22ºC

Sol: d
Exp: Fourth schedule allocates seats in the Council of States i.e. Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).