2146: With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:

1. The number of Ministries at the centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.

2. The number of Ministries at the centre at present is 36.

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
2147: The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for

(a) the participation of workers in the management of industries.
(b) arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.
(c) an intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute.
(d) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
2148: Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?

(a) Bengaluru
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Nagpur
(d) Pune
2149: Consider the following statements with reference to human body :

1. The common bile duct release its contents into stomach.

2. The pancreatic duct releases its contents into duodenum.

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
2150: In Mizoram, the settlement pattern is mostly of "linear type" along the ridges, because

(a) the valleys are cooler than the ridges

(b) accessibility is easier on the ridge tops

(c) the ridges are cooler than the valleys

(d) the valleys are densely forested