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

Correct Answer: Kolkata

Solution : The correct answer is Kolkata.

The first underground railway in India was started in Kolkata. The Kolkata Metro, India's first rapid transit system, began its operations on October 24, 1984. The underground segment, covering Esplanade to Bhowanipore, marked the introduction of underground railway services

Correct Answer: Support and promote new business ventures

Solution : The correct answer is (c) Support and promote new business ventures

The primary objective of the Startup India initiative is to support and promote new business ventures, particularly startups. It provides a range of benefits, incentives, and exemptions to encourage

Correct Answer: Nepal  

Solution : Apart from Bangladesh, India has engaged in significant water-sharing agreements with Nepal, such as the Kosi and Gandak treaties, to manage shared river resources.

Correct Answer: French

Solution : The correct option is French.

Joseph Francois Dupleix was the Governor General of the French East India Company in India. He served in this capacity from 1742 to 1754. Dupleix played a significant role in expanding French influence in India during the 18th century.

Correct Answer: 9th

Solution : The correct answer is 9th.

The Arab traveller Sulaiman visited India in the middle of the 9th century. His travels during the 9th century. Sulaiman is known for his accounts of trade and commerce in India during that period. Sulaiman's primary purpose for visiting

Correct Answer: Vembanad Lake

Solution : The correct answer is Vembanad Lake.

Vembanad is the longest lake in India. It is located in the state of Kerala, in the southwestern part of the country. Vembanad is renowned for its scenic beauty and is an important part of the local

Correct Answer: Kerala  
 

Solution : Kerala has a high concentration of Christian population, reflecting the state's religious composition.

Correct Answer: Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System  

Solution : The Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System is designated as National Waterway 1 in India.

Correct Answer: 1,3&4

Solution : The important points are-

1. Expenditure on education of children by a family- private final consumption expenditure
2. Purchase of rented factory building by the factory owner- intermediate consumption
3. Purchase of furniture by a firm- private final consumption expenditure
4. Profit earned by branches of foreign bank in

Correct Answer: Ministry of Culture

Solution : The correct option is the Ministry of Culture.

'Safeguarding India's Intangible Cultural Heritage and Diverse Cultural Traditions of India' comes under the Ministry of Culture.

Its goal is to guarantee the protection of the diverse components of India's intangible cultural heritage at the