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

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.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans (1)______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display (2) ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, (3) ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has (4)______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most (5)______ pastimes ever.

Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (2).

Option 1: hurried

Option 2: varied

Option 3: dread

Option 4: concrete

Question : Which state shows the highest literacy rate according to the Census of India 2011?

Option 1: Maharashtra

Option 2: Karnataka

Option 3: Mizoram

Option 4: Kerala

Question : The "Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act" in India was enacted in the year:

Option 1: 1972

Option 2: 1986

Option 3: 1992

Option 4: 2000

Question : Which of the following sentences is incorrect about the government budget?

Option 1: The government budget is a constitutional requirement in India.

Option 2: It is a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the government for the financial year.

Option 3: It comprises two accounts.

Option 4: It is a statement of receipts and expenditures incurred by the government.

Question : In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

Option 1: 1945

Option 2: 1947

Option 3: 1950

Option 4: 1952

Question : Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Option 1: Vice-President

Option 2: President

Option 3: Supreme Court Judge

Option 4: Prime Minister

Question : Which of the following factors contribute to rural poverty in India?

Option 1: Lack of education and skills

Option 2: Dependence on agriculture

Option 3: Inadequate infrastructure

Option 4: All of the above

Question : Who among the following has been elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in October 2022?

Option 1: Roger Binny

Option 2: Sachin Tendulkar

Option 3: Kapil Dev

Option 4: Ravi Shastri

Question : What was the outcome of the 1967 general elections in India?

Option 1: Congress won with a landslide victory

Option 2: Non-Congress parties formed the government

Option 3: Congress lost its majority but remained in power

Option 4: President's rule was imposed

Question : 'BFSI' stands for Banking, Financial Services and_______in India. It is a broad term for industries that offer financial products and services.

Option 1: Inflation

Option 2: Investment

Option 3: Insurance

Option 4: Index Fund