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

Question : Identify which of the following statements about agriculture in India are correct.
1. Rabi crops are sown in India from October to December and harvested from April to June.
2. Important crops grown during Rabi in India are paddy, maize, gram, soybean, and mustard.
3. Aus, Aman, and Boro are three crops of paddy in Assam, West Bengal, and Odisha.

Option 1: 1, 2 and 3

Option 2: 1 and 3 only

Option 3: 2 and 3 only

Option 4: 1 and 2 only

Question : When was the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana launched by the Government of India?

Option 1: 2018

Option 2: 2014

Option 3: 2016

Option 4: 2012

Question : At the 2023 Khelo India Youth Games, how many silver medals were won by Maharashtra?

Option 1: 50

Option 2: 55

Option 3: 56

Option 4: 60

Question : What was the primary challenge in resettling refugees after the partition of India?  
 

Option 1: Language barriers  
 

Option 2: Lack of employment opportunities  
 

Option 3: Religious conflicts  

Option 4: Housing shortages  

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. 4.

Option 1: expel

Option 2: exaggerate

Option 3: expand

Option 4: compete

Question : How have India-China relations changed in the post-Mao era?

Option 1: Increased military conflict

Option 2: Strengthened economic ties

Option 3: Formation of a political alliance

Option 4:  Complete diplomatic isolation

Question : Which agency is responsible for disaster management in India?

Option 1: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
    

Option 2: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
  

Option 3: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Option 4: Ministry of Power

Question : The partition of India in 1947 had a direct impact on:

Option 1: The economic development of Kashmir

Option 2: The religious demographics of Kashmir

Option 3: The political status of Kashmir

Option 4: The environmental policies in Kashmir

Question : Assertion: The Foreign Trade Policy of India during 1951-1991 focused on import substitution.

Reason: The policy aimed to reduce imports and promote domestic industries.

Option 1: Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
 

Option 3: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Which article of the Constitution of India states that "all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court"?

Option 1: Article 157

Option 2: Article 137

Option 3: Article 121

Option 4: Article 144