Directorate of Distance Education, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata All Questions

Question : Assertion: Women entrepreneurs in India face several challenges in starting and growing their businesses.

Reason: Government schemes like MSME’s  focus exclusively on supporting women-led startups.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion.
 

Option 3: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : In which year the Battle of Plassey was fought between the British East India Company and Nawab of Bengal?

Option 1: 1750 A.D.

Option 2: 1754 A.D.

Option 3: 1757 A.D.

Option 4: 1761 A.D.

Question :  Which year marked the third general election in India?  

Option 1: 1952  

Option 2:  1957  

Option 3: 1962  

Option 4: 1967  

Question : Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with amendment in the Constitution?

Option 1: Article 365

Option 2: Article 360

Option 3: Article 368

Option 4: Article 355

Question : The most important element of weather affecting agriculture in India is :

Option 1: Temperature

Option 2: Humidity

Option 3: Wind

Option 4: Rainfall

Question : Which state in India has the highest number of people living below the poverty line?

Option 1: Bihar

Option 2: Uttar Pradesh

Option 3: Maharashtra

Option 4: West Bengal

Question : Fill in the blanks-
According to the data of 2014-16, In India the birth by skilled attendants are ____% of total.
 

Option 1: 78
 

Option 2: 74
 

Option 3: 72
 

Option 4: 76
 

Question : Direction: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:
Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form. Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, the street theatre continues to flourish in India. Street theatre as a channel of communication has for centuries been propagating reforms by highlighting social, economic and political issues present in the society. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no Ionger restricted to villages or small localities of the city. Today small groups of performers including students would stage performances to mobilize public opinion or to help create or raise awareness over a particular issue of public importance. Themes on substance abuse, AIDS awareness, and domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by contemporary street theatre troupe. Unlike in regular drama, street drama employs very few props and images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime, dialogues, songs and slogans are extensively used. Street theatre is one of the most intimate media. Its appeal is to the emotions leading to a quick psychological impact on audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience but by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.

Street theatre is considered to create a_________ influence on the viewers.

Option 1: intimate
 

Option 2: mystical
 

Option 3: psychological
 

Option 4: magical

Question : How did the first three general elections shape the political identity of India? 

Option 1:  By promoting regionalism  

Option 2: By establishing a multi-party system  

Option 3:  By consolidating the democratic process  

Option 4:  By encouraging political decentralization  

Question : Identify the incorrect statement given below:

Option 1: Present currency can work as money as it is a legal tender.

Option 2: Coins held by the public are limited legal tender.

Option 3: Central bank prints currency in India.

Option 4: Central banks do not deal with the general public.