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

Correct Answer: though

Solution : The first option is correct.

The word though here serves as a contrasting conjunction, implying that despite the phenomenon being common worldwide, it is particularly noticeable or prevalent in the specific countries mentioned, indicating a contrast or exception to what might be expected.

Correct Answer: 68.8%

Solution : The correct answer is 68.8%.

According to the 2011 Census, the rural population in India is 68.8% and the urban population is 31.2%. According to the census, Uttar Pradesh has the largest rural population in India and is also the most populous state in

Correct Answer: 914

Solution : The correct answer is 914.

Child sex ration as per the provisional data of census 2011 is 914. It measures the number of female child per thousand males. Among states lowest child sex ratio is of Haryana and in Union Territories Daman and Diu recorded

Correct Answer: Northeastern

Solution : The correct option is Northeastern.

Gann-Ngai is a regional public holiday in the state of Manipur in northeastern India. In the Western calendar, it occurs in either December or January.

Correct Answer: Robert Clive

Solution : The correct option is Robert Clive.

Robert Clive led the Battle of Plassey in 1757 on behalf of the British East India Company. Clive's forces, along with the defection of Mir Jafar, secured a decisive victory over Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, establishing

Correct Answer: Monsoon / Rainy season

Solution : The correct answer is the Monsoon / Rainy season.

In India, from June to September, the prevailing weather is characterised by the monsoon season. During this period, the southwest monsoon brings heavy rainfall to various parts of the country, contributing significantly

Correct Answer: 74.04%

Solution : The correct option is 74.04%.

As per the Census of India 2011, the literacy rate in the country was reported to be 74.04%. The literacy rate is an indicator of the percentage of the population aged 7 and above who can read and write

Correct Answer: Commercial banks

Solution : The correct option is Commercial Bank.

A major portion of credit extended to consumers, companies, and other economic sectors is handled by commercial banks. They receive deposits from the general public and lend this money to borrowers for a range of financial services,

Correct Answer: Punjab

Solution : The correct answer is Punjab.

Punjab is the state which contributes the most to the production of main crops in India. It is also famously known as the "bread basket" due to its high contribution to the agricultural industry. Despite occupying only 1.5% of

Correct Answer: Congress (R)

Solution : After the 1969 split, the Congress (R) faction led by Indira Gandhi was officially recognized as the "real" Congress by the Election Commission of India.