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

Correct Answer: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Solution : The correct answer is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

After being overseas for twenty years, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi returned to India in January 1915. He had spent most of these years practising law in South Africa, where he eventually rose to prominence as the

Correct Answer: Two

Solution : The correct answer is Two.

As per the Representation of the People Act of 1951, an individual can contest from a maximum of two parliamentary constituencies in the same election as of 2022. This was implemented to prevent misuse, as there used to be

Correct Answer: Odisha

Solution : The correct answer is Odisha.

The greatest concentration of medium- and low-grade haematite ore can be found in Odisha. Haematite and magnetite are the two essential iron ores found in India. Around one-third of the haematite reserves are found in Odisha and then in

Correct Answer: Yes Bank

Solution : The correct option is Yes Bank.

In March 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a moratorium on Yes Bank. The moratorium was imposed due to concerns about the bank's financial stability and liquidity issues. During the moratorium, the RBI took over

Correct Answer: Assam

Solution : The correct option is Assam.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Assam remains the largest producer of natural gas in India as of 2021–2022. Their official reports state Assam consistently leads with a production of approximately 8.3 million Metric Standard Cubic Metres

Correct Answer: 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days

Solution : The correct answer is 2 years, 11 months and 17 days.

The total time taken to frame the Constitution was 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days. The Constituent Assembly met for the first time on December 9, 1946,

Correct Answer: It exacerbated tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities

Solution : Correct Option: 3
Explanation: Communalism played a significant role in the partition of India by exacerbating tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities. The rise of communal politics and the demand for a separate Muslim state led to increased

Correct Answer: State

Solution : The correct answer is State.

The Indian Constitution's State List in the Seventh Schedule contains provisions for betting and gambling. The State List highlights the subjects over which only state governments have legislative authority.

Correct Answer: d

Solution : The correct answer is option 4.

Explanation:

There is an error in the 4th part of the sentence.i.e (d)

It would be logical to include apostrophes.

 Instead of "India", it should be "India's" as it would help with the comparison.

Correct Answer: J.A.Hickey.

Solution : Correct Answer is J.A.Hickey.

A two-sheet newspaper, it was published weekly. The Bengal Gazette, the first Indian newspaper, was published in India by James Augustus Hicky in 1780. Even though it was also known as the Calcutta General Advertiser, it was often referred to as