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

Question : The practice of "sati" was banned in India in_____.

Option 1: 1829

Option 2: 1857

Option 3: 1847

Option 4: 1819

Question : The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by 

Option 1: Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali 

Option 2: Persian invader Nadir Shah 

Option 3: Mongol invader Chengiz Khan 

Option 4: British East India Company 

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)________ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_______ the world's energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)_______ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines, and the resultant social issues heighten the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)__________ for humanities and art as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.

Option 1: wane

Option 2: dissolution

Option 3: emergence

Option 4: need

Question : M. S. Subbulakshmi was a famous ____________ singer of India.

Option 1: jazz

Option 2: Carnatic

Option 3: hip-hop

Option 4: rock

Question : Statement 1: The average years of schooling in China are higher than in India and Pakistan.

Statement 2: Investments in education and government initiatives have contributed to the increase in average years of schooling in China.

Option 1: Both statements are true.

Option 2: Both statements are false.

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 2 is true, Statement 1 is false.

Question : In which state of India is the Tawa dam located?

Option 1: Uttar Pradesh

Option 2: Haryana

Option 3: Rajasthan

Option 4: Madhya Pradesh

Question : What was a significant step taken by India in the context of globalization?

Option 1: Nationalization of industries  

Option 2: Economic liberalization reforms in 1991  

Option 3: Increased trade barriers  

Option 4: Isolation from global markets

Question : The National Health Accounts (NHA) framework in India aims to:

Option 1: Monitor health expenditure and financial flows in the healthcare sector
    

Option 2: Provide financial assistance for renewable energy projects
   

Option 3: Address gender disparities in health services

Option 4: Promote energy conservation in industrial sectors

Question : Direction: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:
Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form. Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, the street theatre continues to flourish in India. Street theatre as a channel of communication has for centuries been propagating reforms by highlighting social, economic and political issues present in the society. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no Ionger restricted to villages or small localities of the city. Today small groups of performers including students would stage performances to mobilize public opinion or to help create or raise awareness over a particular issue of public importance. Themes on substance abuse, AIDS awareness, and domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by contemporary street theatre troupe. Unlike in regular drama, street drama employs very few props and images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime, dialogues, songs and slogans are extensively used. Street theatre is one of the most intimate media. Its appeal is to the emotions leading to a quick psychological impact on audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience but by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.

Biggest advantage of the street theatre is that it is _____________to stage.
 

Option 1: cost-effective
 

Option 2: not effective
 

Option 3: nothing
 

Option 4: expensive

Question : Dhamek stupa is one of the most prominent Buddhist structures in India. It is situated in the _____ district of Uttar Pradesh.

Option 1: Jaunpur

Option 2: Agra

Option 3: Varanasi

Option 4: Mirzapur