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

Correct Answer: Demonetisation 

Solution : The 500 and 1000 denomination notes were removed from circulation on November 8, 2016. As a result, 86 percent of the currency in circulation was withdrawn. People were advised to go to the bank and exchange old notes for new ones up to a certain

Correct Answer: Pondicherry

Solution : The correct option is Pondicherry.

The important French possession in India was Pondicherry. It is a Union Territory of India and was once a French colonial settlement. Pondicherry, along with its four enclaves (Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Chandernagore), was under French colonial rule until

Correct Answer: Rajiv Awas Yojana

Solution : The correct option is the Rajiv Awas Yojana.

The Rajiv Awas Yojana was an Indian government initiative that provided houses for slum dwellers and the urban underprivileged. Through their participation in the building and rehabilitation process, the plan aimed to grant property rights

Correct Answer: Canning

Solution : The correct answer is Canning.

James Wilson was the first finance member to present the budget. A member of the interim government named Liaquat Ali Khan presented the 1947–48 budget. The first budget was introduced on April 7, 1860, while Lord Canning was viceroy, two

Correct Answer: Consumerist lifestyles and increased purchasing power  

Solution : The economic reforms in India led to the emergence of a new middle class characterized by consumerist lifestyles, increased purchasing power, and a shift towards service-oriented employment.

Correct Answer: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
 

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

The assertion is true. SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board

Correct Answer: Lavani

Solution : The correct answer is Lavani.

Lavani is not a classical dance. It is a traditional folk dance that contributed substantially to the development of Marathi folk theatre.

There are eight classical dances in India:

1. Bharatanatyam, from Tamil Nadu
2. Kathak from Uttar Pradesh
3. Kathakali from

Correct Answer: Bihar

Solution : The correct option is Bihar.

The Barabar Caves, ancient Buddhist rock-cut cave temples, are located in the state of Bihar, India. These historic caves, dating back to the Maurya period, are known for their architectural significance and association with Emperor Ashoka.

Correct Answer: 1982

Solution : The correct answer is (b) 1982.

NABARD was established on July 12, 1982, by an Act of Parliament. It was set up as an apex development bank with the mandate of promoting sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development in India. NABARD plays a crucial

Correct Answer: Effective and expeditious disposal of environmental cases

Solution : The correct answer is (d) Effective and expeditious disposal of environmental cases

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized judicial body in India established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. It is dedicated to the effective and