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

Question : What is a key area of potential cooperation between India and Central Asian countries?

Option 1: Information technology

Option 2: Pharmaceutical exports

Option 3: Renewable energy

Option 4: Counter-terrorism efforts

Question : The "Tripartite struggle" was between Gurjara Pratiharas in North India, Palas in Eastern India and ________ in South India.

Option 1: Marathas

Option 2: Rashtrakutas

Option 3: Cholas

Option 4: Cheras

Question : Which state was the host of the fifth Khelo India Youth Games 2022?

Option 1: Madhya Pradesh

Option 2: Uttarakhand

Option 3: Haryana

Option 4: Jharkhand

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.

Swarms of the desert locust, which invaded India via Pakistan in April, have made (1)_____ way to at least five states, (2)____ a trail of destruction in their (3)_____. Desert locusts move in large groups, (4)_____ swarms, and can eat crops up (5)_____ their own weight every day. When millions of (6)____ descend on a crop, they destroy (7)_____. The desert locust is considered the (8)_____ destructive migratory pest in the world (9)_____ a single swarm covering one square kilometre can (10)____ up to 80 million locusts. As per eyewitnesses, the swarm which entered India from Pakistan was about two to three kilometres long.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 4.

Option 1: identified

Option 2: labelled

Option 3: called

Option 4: described

Question : In India, which of the following statements is not correct about Fundamental Duties?

Option 1: To encourage common brotherhood

Option 2: To develop a scientific temper

Option 3: To organise village panchayat

Option 4: To protect country

Question : Statement 1: Labor market flexibility is essential for promoting employment growth in India.

Statement 2: Labor market flexibility refers to the ease of hiring and firing workers.

Option 1: Both statements are true.

Option 2: Both statements are false.

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.

Question : Which of the following statements are correct regarding the benefits of the retired President of India?

A. The former President of India will also be entitled to a monthly pension of 2.5 lakh.
B. He/She is entitled to a secretarial staff comprising a private secretary, a personal assistant, an additional private secretary, two peons and office expenses up to 1 lakh per annum.
C. He/She is also entitled to free highest-class travel anywhere in India, accompanied by one person, by rail, air, or steamer.

Option 1: A and B only

Option 2: B and C only

Option 3: A and C only

Option 4: A, B and C

Question : The Ugadi festival in India celebrates the___________.

Option 1: first rainfall

Option 2: commencement of the new year

Option 3: harvesting season

Option 4: monsoon season

Question : Direction: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:
Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form. Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, the street theatre continues to flourish in India. Street theatre as a channel of communication has for centuries been propagating reforms by highlighting social, economic and political issues present in the society. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no Ionger restricted to villages or small localities of the city. Today small groups of performers including students would stage performances to mobilize public opinion or to help create or raise awareness over a particular issue of public importance. Themes on substance abuse, AIDS awareness, and domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by contemporary street theatre troupe. Unlike in regular drama, street drama employs very few props and images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime, dialogues, songs and slogans are extensively used. Street theatre is one of the most intimate media. Its appeal is to the emotions leading to a quick psychological impact on audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience but by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.

In the given passage, the author wants to convey that
 

Option 1: Street theatre is not restricted to villages or small localities of the city.
 

Option 2: street theatre is not cost effective to stage.
 

Option 3: modern means of entertainment and communication help popularize street theatre.
 

Option 4: All of the above

Question : As per the merger of public sector banks, effective from 1 April 2020, which of the following banks was merged with the Union Bank of India?

Option 1: Syndicate Bank

Option 2: Allahabad Bank

Option 3: Corporation Bank

Option 4: United Bank of India