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

Question : The group of islands that form part of India and lie to the southeast of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal is ______.

Option 1: Lakshadweep islands

Option 2: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Option 3: Mannar Islands

Option 4: Maldives Islands

Question : Which of the following statements is correct?
I. The death rate in India was 7.2 per 1000 in 2011.
II. Life expectancy at birth was 72.6 years in 2012.

Option 1: Only II

Option 2: Both I and II

Option 3: Neither I nor II

Option 4: Only I

Question : Given below are four sentences which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

A. These thunderstorms were a huge relief after the heat wave conditions the region had experienced.
B. The Weather Department forecasts more storms in the coming days.
C. Thunderstorms and strong winds were reported in northern India.
D. The Weather Department has also said monsoon is likely to hit South India soon.

Option 1: CABD

Option 2: DCAB

Option 3: CADB

Option 4: BACD

Question : Among the following States -----------------has the lowest birth rate in India.

Option 1: Kerala

Option 2: Uttar Pradwsh

Option 3: Bihar

Option 4: West Bengal

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.

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1)________ in India, will now (2)______ a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies (3)_______ the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolises the (4)________ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5)________ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Option 1: laudable

Option 2: louder

Option 3: labelled

Option 4: lower

Question : The demand for reservation by Backward Castes in India is primarily aimed at:

Option 1: Increasing foreign investment

Option 2: Promoting religious harmony

Option 3: Achieving social and economic equity

Option 4: Enhancing technological skills

Question : The ___________ is responsible for issuing and regulating the currency in India.

Option 1: Ministry of Finance

Option 2: Government of India

Option 3: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Option 4: State Bank of India (SBI)

Question : The largest committee of Parliament of India is

Option 1: Public Accounts Committee

Option 2: Estimates Committee

Option 3: Committee on Public Undertakings

Option 4: Joint Parliamentary Committee

Question : The Supreme Court of India rejected the plea of ___________ to quash the summons issued by the Delhi Legislative Assembly’s Committee on Peace and Harmony for an inquiry related to the Delhi riots in February 2020.

Option 1: Instagram

Option 2: Snapchat

Option 3: Facebook

Option 4: Twitter

Question : What is the significance of oral testimonies in the study of the partition of India?

Option 1: They provide statistical data on population displacement

Option 2: They offer personal insights into the experiences of individuals

Option 3: They are the primary legal documents used in border demarcation

Option 4: They serve as the basis for partition-themed fictional novels