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

Question : The Mandal Commission report led to a significant political realignment in India, characterized by the rise of which of the following? 

Option 1: Left-wing parties  
 

Option 2: Regional parties  
 

Option 3: Nationalist parties  

Option 4: Centrist parties  

Question : What is the venue for the 4th Edition of Khelo India Youth Games?

Option 1: Maharashtra

Option 2: Delhi

Option 3: Gujarat

Option 4: Haryana

Question : Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
Big dams received a big push from politicians and bureaucracy pouring enormous amounts of borrowed money in the early years of Independence. There has however been hardly any attempt at questioning the extent of damage caused or in evaluating whether the promises of food, water and prosperity for all have actually been realised. The diversion of rivers and construction of a long system of canals in a densely populated country like India will involve displacement of people on a colossal scale and the people affected are never likely to agree with such measures. All over the world, community reaction is to prevent construction of large dams. Preserving rivers in free-flow condition is considered ecologically necessary and the construction of large dams is now legally prohibited in Sweden and also in parts of USA. The technical challenges to be faced in redrawing the geography of the country are many and full of dangerous consequences and the mad rush in pursuit of such a chimera will prove disastrous. The cost of the project is so stupendous that any water made available will cost so much that governments will have to be forever subsidizing farmers. What long-term impact this massive borrowing will have on the economy is difficult to foresee.

Question:

Mark the statement which is false regarding the water which is made available through the dam?

 

Option 1: Water generated is primarily used in washing.

Option 2: Due to the high cost of the water from the dams goverment offers subsidy to the farmers.

Option 3: Water is used mainly for the irrigation purpose.

Option 4: High cost is involved in the water generated through the dams.

Question : Assertion: The Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) promotes self-employment opportunities in India.

Reason: PMEGP provides financial assistance and support to start-ups and micro-enterprises.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Vajira Chitrasena of Sri Lanka was conferred the Padma Shri award 2020 for which of the following?

Option 1: Enriching India-Sri Lanka ties through Indian classical dance

Option 2: Enriching India- Sri Lanka ties through education

Option 3: Enriching India- Sri Lanka ties through social work

Option 4: Enriching India-Sri Lanka ties through Indian classical music

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.

Marriages, birthday celebrations, meetings, conferences, seminars and many similar events layout (1) ________multi-course feasts with plenty of starters followed by the main course. Later, (2)__________ of food get dumped into dustbins, (3) __________of its value to the hungry poor. Most such gatherings serve buffets. The (4) _________of food wastage is more when people help themselves. They (5)_________. more than what they can eat only to waste the (6) _______Similar wastage is seen when hotels serve (7) _________breakfast buffets. Wherever food is free and (8) __________plenty, people take more. Those fortunate to have (9) _________food forget the plight of those who do not have (10) _________to eat. Millions of people die of malnutrition and hunger in India.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.

Option 1: lavish

Option 2: scarce

Option 3: insipid

Option 4: insufficient

Question : Concerning social groups in India, PVTGs stands for ________.

Option 1: Periodic Vulnerable Tribal Groups

Option 2: Periodic Various Tribal Groups

Option 3: Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

Option 4: Particularly Various Tribal Groups

Question : Which event marked the beginning of the 1940 s decade in Indian history?

Option 1: The Quit India Movement

Option 2: The Lahore Resolution

Option 3: The Cripps Mission

Option 4: The formation of the Indian National Army

Question : The world’s highest motorable road passes through ______ pass in India.

Option 1: Khunjerab

Option 2: Rohtang

Option 3: Dihang

Option 4: Umling La

Question : Find out the correct conjunctions.

The financial system in India is flourishing; _______ many overseas investors are setting up to enter the Indian market.

Option 1: Therefore

Option 2: so as to

Option 3: that's why

Option 4: in addition to

Option 5: even if