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

Correct Answer: 1956

Solution : The States Reorganisation Act, which led to the linguistic reorganisation of states in India, was passed in 1956, creating states based on language to promote unity and administrative efficiency.

Correct Answer: Both statements are true.
   

Solution : The correct option is (a) Both statements are true.

Statement 1 is true. The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 emphasized the goal of creating a socialist pattern of society in India. It advocated for a mixed economy where the state played a

Correct Answer: Kannauj

Solution : Correct Answer is Kannauj

As a result of this conflict, the Mughal Empire was overthrown, and Humayun spent the next 15 years traveling. Following his defeat by Sher Shah, Humayun escaped to Sindh. When he heard that his brother Askari was going to put him

Correct Answer: Assam

Solution : The correct option is Assam.

Assam, an Indian state in the northeast, is home to the Digboi Oil Fields. Digboi, one of the nation's oldest oil fields, has a long history in the petroleum business. The Digboi Refinery, founded in 1901, is among the most

Correct Answer: 90 days

Solution : The correct answer is (c) 90 days. 

Treasury bills are short-term debt instruments issued by the government to meet its short-term financing needs. The 90-day treasury bills are commonly issued and serve as an important tool for managing liquidity in the financial system and

Correct Answer: Banking

Solution : The correct answer is Banking.

Banking is not included in the Concurrent List; banking is a subject of the Union List, which is mentioned in the 7th schedule of the Constitution. The 7th schedule has three lists: the Union list, the State list, and the

Correct Answer: Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act  

Solution : The Women's Movement in India has been influential in the enactment of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, aimed at creating safer work environments for women.

Correct Answer: Hailey National Park

Solution : The correct option is Hailey National Park.

The oldest national park in India is Jim Corbett National Park, first formed as Hailey National Park in 1936 to safeguard tigers at risk of extinction. After the naturalist Jim Corbett, who had been instrumental

Correct Answer: Right to Freedom of Religion

Solution : Correct Option: Option 2
Explanation: The Right to Freedom of Religion, enshrined in the Indian Constitution, is a key provision for the protection of religious minorities, ensuring their freedom to practice and propagate their religion.

Correct Answer: Bangladesh

Solution : The correct answer is Bangladesh.

India helped Bangladesh in its war for independence in 1971. As a friendly South Asian neighbour, India was the first to recognise Bangladesh as a separate and sovereign state. India also quickly established diplomatic ties with Bangladesh by declaration