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

Question : Which of the following is a characteristic of coalition politics in India?

Option 1: Single-party majority governments

Option 2: Formation of alliances among multiple parties

Option 3: Absence of regional parties

Option 4: Dominance of one-party rule

Question : The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 belongs to________ Ministry of India.

Option 1: Earth Sciences

Option 2: Law and Justice

Option 3: External Affairs

Option 4: Tribal Affairs

Question :

Complete the following paragraph:

Variety of eras came and gone but no one was so powerful to change the influence of our real culture. The culture of younger generations is still connected to older generations through umbilical cord. Our ethnic culture always teaches us to behave well, respect elders, care helpless people and always help the needy and poor people. It is our religious culture that we should keep fast, do worship, offer Gange Jal, do Surya Namaskar, touch feet of elder in family, do yoga and meditation on daily basis, give food and water to the hungry and disabled people. Bhava”._____________________________________________________________

Option 1:

There is great culture of our nation that we should always welcome our guests like a God very happily, that’s why India is famous for a common saying like “Atithi Devo

Option 2:

India is a country with a rich culture

Option 3: Unity is diversity

Option 4:

Diversity is unity

Option 5:

Indian culture is diverse

Question : The first general election in India and the first amendment to the Constitution were held in:

Option 1: 1949

Option 2: 1950

Option 3: 1951

Option 4: 1952

Question : The basis of determining dearness allowance to employees in India is

Option 1: national income

Option 2: consumer price index

Option 3: standard of living

Option 4: inflation rate

Question : One consequence of national migration in India is: 

Option 1: Decreased cultural diversity in urban areas  
 

Option 2: Improved rural infrastructure  
  

Option 3: Increased pressure on urban infrastructure  

Option 4: Balanced population distribution 

Question : In which of the following events did India not win any medal at the Summer Olympics 2020 (played in 2021)?

Option 1: Men's hockey.

Option 2: Women's singles badminton.

Option 3: Men's javelin throw.

Option 4: Women's hockey.

Question : Which of the following is not a function of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

Option 1: Regulating the stock market

Option 2: Regulating the mutual fund industry
 

Option 3: Regulating the insurance industry

Option 4: Protecting the interests of investors

Question : Which one of the following coasts of India is most affected by violent tropical cyclones?

Option 1: Malabar

Option 2: Andhra Pradesh

Option 3: Konkan

Option 4: Gujarat

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In a significant find, the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (1) ______ discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence so far for the Saptamatrika cult. It is also (2) ______ earliest Sanskrit inscription to have been discovered (3) ______ South India as of date. Saptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts. The inscription is in Sanskrit and in Brahmi characters and was (4) ______ by Satavahana King Vijaya in 207 A.D. The inscription came to light when some local villagers informed the authorities of the presence of a pillar with some engravings when they were restoring and (5) ______ the local Bheemeshwara temple. 
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.

Option 1: repairing

Option 2: removing

Option 3: healing

Option 4: praying