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

Question : Which of the following countries is the largest trading partner of India?

Option 1: China

Option 2: United States

Option 3: Saudi Arabia

Option 4: Japan

Question : Which regulatory body oversees microfinance institutions in India?

Option 1: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Option 2: Ministry of Finance

Option 3: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

Option 4: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Question : India has a coastline of 

Option 1: 5500 kms

Option 2: 6500 kms

Option 3: 7500 kms

Option 4: 8400 kms

Question : A maximum_____ of members can be nominated by the President of India to become the member of the Rajya Sabha.

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 25

Option 3: 18

Option 4: 10

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Marriages, birthday celebrations, meetings, conferences, seminars and many similar events layout (1) __________multi-course feasts with plenty of starters followed by the main course. Later, (2) ________of food get dumped into dustbins, (3) _________of its value to the hungry poor. Most such gatherings serve buffets. The (4) _________of food wastage is more when people help themselves. They (5). _______more than what they can eat only to waste the (6) ________Similar wastage is seen when hotels serve (7) _________breakfast buffets. Wherever food is free and (8) _________plenty, people take more. Those fortunate to have (9) _________food forget the plight of those who do not have (10) ___________to eat. Millions of people die of malnutrition and hunger in India.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 9.

Option 1: surplus

Option 2: superfluous

Option 3: enormous

Option 4: immense

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of grasshoppers. These insects are essentially harmless (1)____________they meet certain circumstances under which they (2) __________more abundant and change their behaviour. India, Pakistan and Iran (3)___________currently thinking over the locust plague threat (4) __________over their economies. When these locusts meet (5) __________environmental conditions, they become gregarious and (6) __________breeding abundantly. With their population becoming (7) ______________, they form swarms and keep moving (8) ___________areas damaging the crops. These swarms attacking (9) ____________and thereby devastating the entire agricultural economy is (10) __________is commonly referred to as locust plague.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 6.

Option 1: start

Option 2: create

Option 3: set up

Option 4: launch

Question : Statement 1: India has a higher literacy rate compared to China.

Statement 2: Government initiatives such as the National Literacy Mission have contributed to increased literacy rates in India.

Option 1: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Option 2: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.

Question : Which lake of India is the result of tectonic activity?

Option 1: Wular lake

Option 2: Barapani lake

Option 3: Dal lake

Option 4: Loktak lake

Question : The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India by the ____________ Amendment.

Option 1: 73rd

Option 2: 42nd

Option 3: 34th

Option 4: 44th

Question : Critics of the New Economic Policy in India argue that it has led to:

Option 1: Greater self-reliance

Option 2: Reduced foreign investment

Option 3:  Increased social equality

Option 4:  Widening economic disparities