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

Correct Answer: Mahmud of Ghazni 

Solution : The correct answer is Mahmud of Ghazni.

Mahmud of Ghazni founded the empire of "Ghaznavid". He was the ruler of Afghanistan before coming to India. He was the first ruler in history to assume the title of "Sultan". He was the first

Correct Answer: 35.45 Billion USD

Solution : The correct option is 35.45 Billion USD.

In September 2022, merchandise exports totalled USD 35.45 billion, up from USD 33.81 billion in September 2021, representing a 4.82 per cent increase.

Merchandise imports in September 2022 were USD 61.16 billion, an increase of

Correct Answer: Lack of manpower
 

Solution : There is a huge shortage of doctors even though India produces 12,000 medical graduates every year. Lack of manpower is a great challenge in the health infrastructure.
Hence Option B is correct.

Correct Answer: Only statements I and II

Solution : The correct answer is Only statements I and II.

The National Investment Fund was created in 2005 by the Government of India. The fund is managed by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management(DIPAM), Ministry of Finance. 75% of its

Correct Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai

Solution : The correct option is Lala Lajpat Rai.

The first president of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was Lala Lajpat Rai. He played a pivotal role in its founding in 1920 and remained president until 1928. His leadership and influence helped

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 the Make in India initiative indeed aims to boost manufacturing

Correct Answer: that's why

Solution : The sentence shows the reason for the interest of investors in India. Thus, That’s why is the best choice.

Correct Answer: Consumer Price Index

Solution : The correct answer is the Consumer Price Index.

The Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) are used to fix and revise wages to calculate variable Dearness Allowances paid to employees in the organized sectors of the economy. The CPI (IW) is

Correct Answer: Razia Sultan

Solution : The correct option is Razia Sultan.

Razia Sultan was the first Muslim woman to rule northern India. From 1236 AD until 1240 AD, she governed the Delhi Sultanate. Razia Sultan rose to the throne upon her father's death. During her brief tenure, she was

Correct Answer: Money market
  

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Money market.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is responsible for regulating the money market in India. The money market is a segment of the financial market where short-term borrowing and lending of funds take place. It deals with