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

Correct Answer: Representative

Solution : The correct answer is Representative.

Democracy can take one of two forms. The first type of democracy is direct democracy, and the second and more popular type is representative democracy. A representative democracy exists in India. India practices indirect democracy. In an indirect democracy,

Correct Answer: Both statements are true.

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

Pakistan has a higher rate of population growth compared to India and China. This can be attributed to various factors, including high fertility rates and inadequate family planning measures. The lack of effective

Correct Answer: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
 

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

The assertion is true as women entrepreneurs in India do face several challenges in starting

Correct Answer: Both statements are true.

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

Statement 1 is true. The 1991 economic policy, also known as the New Economic Policy or Economic Reforms, aimed to shift the Indian economy from a heavily regulated and controlled system to a

Correct Answer: Freedom for forcible conversions.

Solution : The correct answer is Freedom for forcible conversions.

The Right to Freedom of Religion is a fundamental right which is guaranteed by the Constitution under Articles 25 to 28. Under these articles, a person can choose any religion or may choose not

Correct Answer: Parliament

Solution : The correct answer is Parliament.

The President can be removed from office by Parliament. Article 61 of the Indian Constitution outlines the procedure for the impeachment of the President. This process can be initiated by either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) and

Correct Answer: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Solution : The correct answer is Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan served as the Vice President of India for two consecutive terms from 1952 to 1962 and later became the President of India from 1962 to 1967. During his tenure, he made significant contributions

Correct Answer: Women's Movement  
 

Solution : The "Gulabi Gang" is associated with the Women's Movement in India, known for their pink saris and activism against gender-based violence and injustice in rural areas.

Correct Answer: Promoting efficiency and profitability

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Promoting efficiency and profitability

The main objective of privatizing public sector enterprises in India was to promote efficiency and profitability. Public sector enterprises, being owned and operated by the government, often faced challenges related to inefficiency, lack

Correct Answer: A peaceful transfer of power

Solution : The transition from British colonial rule to independence in India was achieved through a peaceful transfer of power. This was the result of prolonged non-violent resistance and negotiations, leading to the independence of India on August 15, 1947.