2231: Consider the following statements:
1. Ocean currents are the slow-surface movement of water in the ocean.
2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance.
3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds.
4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2232: Two trains, each being 120 metres long, are running on parallel tracks in opposite directions at 40 metres/minute and 20 metres/minute respectively. How much time will they take to cross each other?
(a) 1 minute
(b) 2 minutes
(c) 3 minutes
(d) 4 minutes
2233: Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946 ?
(a) Food and Agriculture
(b) External Affairs and Commonwealth
(c) Defence
(d) None
2234: Which one of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India ?
I. The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament.
II. The Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Codes:
(a) Neither I nor II
(b) Both I and II
(c) I alone
(d) II alone
2235: Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India:
I. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties.
II. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission.
III. A national level political party is one which is recognised in four or more States.
IV. During the 1999 general elections, there were six National and 48 State level parties recognised by the Election Commission.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) I, II and IV
(b) I and III
(c) II and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV