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

Correct Answer: Finance Minister

Solution : The correct answer is (d) Finance Minister.

The Finance Minister of India, who is a part of the central government, presents the annual budget in the Parliament. The budget presentation takes place in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Parliament) on a

Correct Answer: A and B only

Solution : The correct answer is A and B only.

The interest rate of a five-year National Saving Certificate has been increased to 7 per cent from 6.8 per cent. With a higher interest rate, individuals may find the National Saving Certificate more

Correct Answer: Aw

Solution : The correct answer is Aw.

According to the Köppen climate classification, a tropical climate with a dry winter season found in large parts of peninsular India south of the Tropic of Cancer is represented by the letter code "Aw." The "Aw" classification denotes a tropical

Correct Answer:  Political neglect

Solution : Political neglect of certain regions can lead to regionalism, as people in these areas may feel marginalized and demand more autonomy or recognition.

Correct Answer: Promote entrepreneurship among women and SC/ST entrepreneurs
 

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Promote entrepreneurship among women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.

The objective of the Stand Up India scheme is to promote and support entrepreneurship among women and entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in

Correct Answer: Western region  

Solution : The Western region of India, particularly states like Maharashtra and Gujarat, has experienced rapid population growth due to migration from other parts of the country.

Correct Answer: Lord Canning

Solution : The correct option is Lord Canning.

Lord Canning was a British diplomat who held the positions of Governor-General and first Viceroy of India during the 1857 Indian uprising and when the East India Company's power was transferred to Queen Victoria's throne in 1858

Correct Answer: Civil Disobedience Movement

Solution : Correct Answer is civil disobedience movement

Gandhiji led a march to Dandi, a seaside community, to make salt from saltwater. This march included freedom warriors including as Sarojini Naidu, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, and Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay.It was a huge civil disobedience action led by

Correct Answer: By enriching vocabulary and idioms

Solution : Bhakti-Sufi literature contributed to the development of regional languages in India by enriching vocabulary and idioms, giving rise to new literary forms and expressions.

Correct Answer: Public Accounts Committee

Solution : The correct option is the Public Accounts Committee.

The (Public Accounts Committee) PAC is a parliamentary committee that examines the audit reports of the CAG, which audits the accounts of the government and public sector organisations to ensure transparency and accountability in