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

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Solution : Based on the general information, both India and Pakistan are the countries in Asia. So, the circles that represent India and Pakistan will lie inside the circle that represents Asia. But India and Pakistan are not related to each other in any manner. So, their circles

Correct Answer: Goa

Solution : The correct option is Goa.

The Mando festival is associated with the state of Goa. It is a traditional Goan festival celebrated with song and dance, reflecting the unique cultural heritage of the region. The festival typically involves the performance of traditional Mando songs, adding

Correct Answer: Kerala

Solution : The correct option is Kerala.

Narayana Guru, or Shree Narayana Guru Swami, was a spiritual leader, saint, and social reformer from Kerala, India. He belonged to the Ezhava community, which is called 'Avarna' or lower caste. He was a social reformer who spearheaded a drive

Correct Answer: The growth of the industrial and service sectors  
 

Solution : The shift in class structure post-independence in India was influenced by the growth of the industrial and service sectors, which led to the emergence of new classes and a change in the socioeconomic landscape.  

Correct Answer: Election Commission of India

Solution : The correct answer is the Election Commission of India.

In the event of a dispute regarding the disqualification of a Member of Parliament, the matter should be presented to the President, whose decision, as per Article 103, will be conclusive, taking

Correct Answer: July 14, 2013

Solution : The correct answer is July 14, 2013.

In India, the official telegram service came to an end on July 14th, 2013 after being in operation for over 160 years. The state-owned telecommunications company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), decided to discontinue the service

Correct Answer: 1784

Solution : The correct answer is 1784.

This Act was named after William Pitt the Younger, the British prime minister. The East India Company Act of 1784 was also known as the Pitt's India Act of 1784. To address the shortcomings of the Regulating Act of 1773,

Correct Answer: Sangam Period

Solution : The correct option is the Sangam period.

The kingdoms of Chola, Chera, and Pandya belong to the Sangam period in ancient India. The Sangam period is a significant phase in the history of ancient South India, marked by the flourishing of Tamil literature

Correct Answer: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Solution : The correct answer is (d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

The assertion that the number of women workers in India is generally overestimated is false. In fact, studies and evidence suggest that women's work, particularly

Correct Answer: Both statements are true.

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both statements are true.

Statement 1 is true. The service sector is indeed the largest employer in India, employing a significant portion of the workforce. It includes industries such as IT, telecommunications, banking, tourism, healthcare, and retail.