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

Correct Answer: Prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace

Solution : The Vishaka Guidelines, an outcome of women's movements in India, pertain to the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace, setting a precedent for legal measures to protect women's rights in employment settings.

Correct Answer: 1986

Solution : The correct answer is (b) 1986.

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) was enacted in India in 1986. The CPA is a comprehensive law that aims to protect the rights and interests of consumers in India. It provides a legal framework for consumers to seek redressal

Correct Answer: Environmental Movement  
 

Solution : The Women's Movement in India has been closely associated with the Environmental Movement, as seen in initiatives like the Chipko Movement, where women played a leading role in forest conservation.

Correct Answer: Farmers' Movement  
 

Solution : The slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer) was popularized during the Farmers' Movement in India, emphasizing the importance of soldiers and farmers in the nation's development.

Correct Answer: By standardizing land measurements
 

Solution : Surveys conducted by the East India Company played a crucial role in influencing land revenue policies by standardizing land measurements. This standardization helped in implementing more systematic and consistent revenue assessments, which were crucial for colonial administration.

Correct Answer: Rs 3 lakhs

Solution : The correct answer is Rs 3 lakhs

A microfinance loan is described by the Reserve Bank of India as a collateral-free credit granted to a household with an annual household income of up to Rs 3 lakh. As of June 30, 2022, the

Correct Answer: James Augustus Hickey

Solution : The correct option is James Augustus Hickey

The first newspaper in India was published by James Augustus Hicky. It was called "Hicky's Bengal Gazette" and was first published on January 29, 1780, in Calcutta (now Kolkata).

Hicky used his newspaper to criticize the

Correct Answer: Promote fiscal federalism

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Promote fiscal federalism.

The implementation of the GST aimed to create a unified taxation system across the country by replacing multiple indirect taxes levied by the central and state governments. It aimed to streamline the tax structure, reduce

Correct Answer: 1974

Solution : The correct answer is 1974.

On July 13, 1974, the Indian cricket team played their first-ever One-Day International (ODI) against England at Headingley, Leeds. Ajit Wadekar led the Indian team. England defeated India by four wickets. The England team's captain was Michael Denness. 

Correct Answer: Rajasthan

Solution : The correct answer is Rajasthan.

The Gangaur festival is primarily celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a traditional and colourful festival dedicated to the goddess Gauri, who symbolises marital love and is particularly revered by married women for the well-being of