146: A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific ocean whereas El-Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific ocean.
2. Normal EI Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
147: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I List II
(Bone) (Name)
I. Breast-bone (A) Clavicle
II. Collar-bone (B) Patella
III. Knee-cap (C) Scapula
IV. Shoulder blade (D) Sternum
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-A, III-C, IV-B
(b) I-A, II-D, III-C, IV-B
(c) I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
(d) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
148: There are four persons A, B, C, D; and A has some coins. A gave half of the coins to B and 4 more besides. B gave half of the coins to C and 4 more besides. C gave half of the coins to D and 4 more besides. Both B and D end up with same number of coins. How many coins did A have originally?
(A) 64
(B) 84
(C) 72
(D) 96
149: Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
150: Which one of the following Himalayan passes was reopened around in the middle of the year 2006 to facilitate trade between India and China ?
(a) Shipki La
(b) Jara La
(c) Chang La
(d) Nathu La