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

Correct Answer: Chillies

Solution : The correct option is Chillies.

India is the principal exporter of spices worldwide. The most common spice exported from India is chillies. With 2,133 shipments, India leads the top 3 exporters of red chilli spices, followed by Pakistan with 36 shipments and China with 25

Correct Answer: South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)

Solution : The correct answer is (c) South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA).

SAFTA is a trade agreement between the member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It was signed in 2004 and came into force in 2006.

Correct Answer: Pakistan  

Solution : Pakistan is a key neighbor of India with which it has significant bilateral relations, characterized by both cooperation and conflict, particularly over the Kashmir issue.

Correct Answer: Chhota Nagpur Plateau

Solution : The correct option is the Chhota Nagpur Plateau.

The Chhota Nagpur plateau is rich in iron ore and coal, making it a prominent hub for iron and steel production in the country. Other resources like coal, manganese, and bauxite are also present in

Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Solution : The correct option is Madhya Pradesh.

The Standard Meridian of India, which is 82°30' E, passes through the central part of the country. It is considered the standard time for the whole country and is also known as the Central Meridian. It passes

Correct Answer: Indira Gandhi

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Indira Gandhi.

The nationalization of banks in India took place during the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In 1969, Indira Gandhi's government nationalized 14 major commercial banks in India, with the aim of increasing government control over the

Correct Answer: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Solution : The correct answer is (b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is the central government ministry in India that focuses on formulating and implementing policies and programs related to skill development. It

Correct Answer: Karnataka

Solution : The correct answer is Karnataka.

Kunchikal Falls, in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, is the highest waterfall in India. Formed by the Varahi River, it has a height of approx 455 m. The Varahi River is a tributary of the Souparnika River, one of the

Correct Answer: Environment, Forests & Climate Change

Solution : The correct answer is Environment, Forests & Climate Change.

The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change proposes amendments to the Biological Diversity Act of 2002, aiming to streamline compliance for domestic companies. The bill grants exemptions for users of codified

Correct Answer: Many a battle was

Solution : The first option is correct.

The phrase many a battle was should be used instead of many battles was. The phrase many a takes a singular noun followed by a singular verb.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: Many a battle was