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

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of grasshoppers. These insects are essentially harmless (1)________they meet certain circumstances under which they (2) ________more abundant and change their behaviour. India, Pakistan, and Iran (3)___________currently thinking over the locust plague threat (4) __________over their economies. When these locusts meet (5) _________environmental conditions, they become gregarious and (6) __________breeding abundantly. With their population becoming (7) ___________, they form swarms and keep moving (8) __________areas damaging the crops. These swarms attacking (9) __________and thereby devastating the entire agricultural economy is (10) ___________is commonly referred to as locust plague.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3.

Option 1: are

Option 2: was

Option 3: were

Option 4: is

Question : From the northmost to the southmost point of India, what is the extent of India?

Option 1: 4109 km

Option 2: 2914 km

Option 3: 3214 km

Option 4: 3785 km

Question : The poverty ratio has declined to ______ in 2011-12 in rural India.

Option 1: 20.9 per cent

Option 2: 30.9 per cent

Option 3: 25.9 per cent

Option 4: 35.9 per cent

Question : The poverty line methodology adopted in India is based on the recommendations of the:

Option 1: Tendulkar Committee

Option 2: Rangarajan Committee

Option 3: Chakravarty Committee

Option 4: Lakdawala Committee

Question : Directions: A graph showing the price of rice in India during the years 2000 to 2003 is given below. Study the graph carefully and answer the questions.

The month in which the price of rice was equal for the year 2000 and 2001 was:

Option 1: September

Option 2: August

Option 3: June

Option 4: November

Question : The most densly populated state in India is

Option 1: Uttar Pradesh

Option 2: Bihar

Option 3: West Bengal

Option 4: Haryana

Question : One of the contentious issues in India-US relations is:  

Option 1: Military cooperation with Pakistan  

Option 2:  India's human rights record 

Option 3: Access to agricultural markets

Option 4: Restrictions on H-1B visas  

Question : Which of the following regions has more seasonal contrast than other regions of India?

Option 1: Interiors of India

Option 2: Coastal areas of India

Option 3: Hilly areas of India

Option 4: Islands of India

Question : To which country India gave  Rs. 35 crore rupees to children of freedom fighter's in under the new "Muktijodha scholarship scheme"?

Option 1: Nepal

Option 2: Bhutan

Option 3: Bangladesh

Option 4: Shri Lanka

Question : Which of the following statements is not true?

Option 1: Coupon rate is a specified interest rate payable on debenture.
 

Option 2: Zero Coupon Bonds are issued  with a specified interest rate.
 

Option 3: Deep Discount Bonds are issued at a price substantially below the maturity value.

Option 4: In India, debentures issued by Companies have necessarily to be secured.