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

Correct Answer: Bungalows with sloping roofs  
 

Solution : A common architectural feature of hill stations established during the colonial period in India was bungalows with sloping roofs, which were designed to suit the hillside terrain and the cooler climate.

Correct Answer: Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is false.

Solution : The correct answer is (c) Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is false.

Statement 1 is true. The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 in India did aim to promote the development of small-scale industries. The policy

Correct Answer: President

Solution : The correct option is President.

The President of India appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The CAG is appointed on the Prime Minister's proposal after consultation with different authorities, including the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and

Correct Answer: Second Five-year Plan

Solution : The correct answer is the Second Five-year Plan.

During the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961), India, under the influence of the Harrod-Domar Growth Model and Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis' sectoral models, emphasized rapid industrialization, particularly in heavy and basic industries. This phase, known

Correct Answer: Low cost per tonne-kilometer

Solution : A key advantage of using rail transport for long-distance freight in India is its low cost per tonne-kilometer, making it an economical choice for bulk goods.

Correct Answer: 1948

Solution : The correct answer is 1948.

In 1948, the first Industrial policy based on the mixed economy principle was announced in India. The policy demarcated the areas of operation of the public and private sectors in the country. This policy was presented in the Parliament by

Correct Answer: To double the exports of manufacturing goods by 2022.

Solution : The answer is To double the exports of manufacturing goods by 2022.

On November 4, 2011, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) notified the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP). The

Correct Answer: 20%
 

Solution : Large deposits of iron ore, coal and natural gas are found in the country. India alone accounts for nearly 20% of the total iron ore reserves of the world.
Hence Option C is correct.

Correct Answer: 24th parallel

Solution : The correct answer is the 24th parallel.

The 24th parallel line separates India and Pakistan. It is also called Sir Creek and is situated in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Although India does not observe this boundary, Sir Creek is a 96-kilometre stretch of

Correct Answer: Vice-President 

Solution : Correct Answer is Vice President

The Electoral College, comprised of Rajya Sabha members, appoints the Vice President. The vice president is also the Rajya Sabha's ex-official chairman.Aside from the Vice President, The President of India appoints all other possibilities mentioned, such as the CJI, Chief