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

Question : Who among the following devised the Ryotwari system during the British rule in India?

Option 1: Lord Dalhousie

Option 2: Lord Minto

Option 3: Warren Hastings

Option 4: Captain Alexander Read

Question : The impact of economic reforms on the class structure in India included:  
 

Option 1: The disappearance of caste-based inequalities  
 

Option 2: The strengthening of the traditional landlord class  
 

Option 3: The emergence of a new middle class  

Option 4: A decrease in income disparities  

Question : According to census 2011, the male literacy rate in India is_____.

Option 1: 81.14 per cent

Option 2: 82.14 per cent

Option 3: 84.14 per cent

Option 4: 83.14 per cent

Question : When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India?

Option 1: 1959 A.D.

Option 2: 1945 A.D.

Option 3: 1947 A.D.

Option 4: 1962 A.D.

Question : Who was the first chairman of the Finance Commission of India?

Option 1: Ashok Kumar Chanda

Option 2: K. C. Neogy

Option 3: K. Santhanam

Option 4: P. V. Rajamannar

Question : The Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass in India that lies to the south of the River ______.

Option 1: Ganga

Option 2: Krishna

Option 3: Tapi

Option 4: Narmada

Question : Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Government of India’s New Integrated Food Security Scheme?
A. This New Integrated Food Security Scheme has been started from 1 January 2023.
B. The Government of India targeted to supply food grains to more than 80 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act.
C. The first time this food grains supply programme was brought under the Ministry of Social Justice for effective implementation.

Option 1: B and C only

Option 2: A and C only

Option 3: A, B and C

Option 4: A and B only

Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

Cricket is not just considered a sport in India; it’s a passion, an emotion, and often 1) _________________ into a religion! But just like any other activity, the larger the scale, the greater is its ecological 2) _________________.

3) _________________ suggest that amount of water needed to maintain a cricket pitch – at roughly 20,000 litres per day – can serve the daily drinking water needs of around 2,600 people. So, this is one of the reason that the board that controls cricket in India and its most-popular league are looking at ways to 4) _________________ some environmental impacts related with the country’s most loved sport.
One of the step taken in order to contribute for the same happened on May 9, 2022, when Rajasthan Royals joined hands with the energy management and automation firm Schneider Electric to host the first carbon-5) _________________ cricket match against Delhi Capitals on May 11.

 Choose the correct word to be used in blank 2.

Option 1: footprint
 

Option 2: binary
 

Option 3: nonplus
 

Option 4: outrage

Question : With which of the following nations did India ink a landmark "Defense Pact" in June 2020 to access each other's bases?

Option 1: Australia

Option 2: Israel

Option 3: Mongolia

Option 4: Taiwan

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 blank.

Unemployment is a major issue in India that (1)________millions of people across the country. Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India has struggled to create (2)________jobs to keep up with its rapidly expanding population. The unemployment rate in India varies widely (3)________ different states and regions. Young people, in particular, face significant challenges in finding employment. Many are highly educated but lack the skills and experience needed to (4)________ in a highly competitive job market. There are many factors contributing to the high levels of unemployment in India. Some of these include a lack of investment in infrastructure, a mismatch between the skills of workers and the needs of employers, and a lack of access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses. The Indian government has launched several initiatives to address the issue of unemployment in the country. These include programs to support small businesses, increase investment in infrastructure and provide vocational training to young people. However, much more needs to be done to create sustainable, long-term employment opportunities for all Indians. Unemployment can have serious social and economic consequences, including poverty, crime and social (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Option 1: compromises

Option 2: effects

Option 3: controls

Option 4: affects