2976: How many times are an hour hand and a minute hand of a clock at right angles during their motion from 1.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.?

(A) 10
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 9
2977: Consider the following statements:

The Constitution of India provides that

1. The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State

2. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/ she is less than 25 years of age

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
2978: Consider the following statemtns:

1. The Charter of the United Nations Organization was adopted at Geneva, Switzerland in June, 1945.

2. India was admitted to the United Nations Organization in the year 1945.

3. The Trusteeship Council of the United Nations Organization was established to manage the affairs of territories detached from Japan and Italy after the Second World War or such territories not under the control of country at that time.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2979: Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due to

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Dust particles

(c) Helium

(d) Water vapours
2980: Which one of the following important trade centres of ancient India was on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi ?

(a) Tagara

(b) Sripura

(c) Tripuri

(d) Tamralipti