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

Correct Answer: 1853

Solution : The correct option is 1853.

The first train in India ran on April 16, 1853. It covered a 34-kilometre (21-mile) stretch from Boree Bunder in Mumbai (then known as Bombay) to Thane, marking the beginning of India's railway journey. It was a passenger train. It

Correct Answer: Defense

Solution : Correct Option: Option 2
Explanation: Defense has been a key area of cooperation between India and Russia post-Cold War, with Russia being a major supplier of military equipment and technology to India.

Correct Answer: An economy with coexistence of public and private sectors

Solution : In the context of planned development in India, the term 'mixed economy' refers to an economic system where both public and private sectors coexist and contribute to economic activities.

Correct Answer: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Solution : The correct answer is (c) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

FSSAI is the regulatory authority responsible for ensuring food safety and standards in India, including the safety of food products and, in this case, medicines.

Correct Answer: Maharashtra

Solution : The correct option is Maharashtra

Maharashtra accounts for around half of all the land in India that is used for jowar cultivation, with Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra being the top four states in terms of production. Bajra: It is cultivated in areas

Correct Answer: B.B. Battacharya

Solution : Correct Answer is B.B. Battacharya

Indian economist and educator Barid Baran Bhattacharya was a pioneer in his field. He served as Jawaharlal Nehru University's vice chancellor. Bhattacharya was a renowned economist who was well-known throughout the world. He held significant affiliations with a number

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. India has indeed witnessed a

Correct Answer: Kailash Satyarthi

Solution : The correct option is Kailash Satyarthi.

In 2014, Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian child rights activist, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless efforts against child labour, and advocacy for children's rights. He shared the prize with Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Government of India Act of 1935

Solution : The correct answer is the Government of India Act of 1935.

The highest authority responsible for auditing the expenditure of both the national and state governments is known as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. This position was entrusted

Correct Answer: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

Solution : The correct answer is (c) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to small and micro-enterprises, including individuals who are involved in income-generating activities. The program focuses on extending credit