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

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

Question : The rise of regional parties has changed the political landscape in India by:

Option 1: Eliminating coalition governments

Option 2: Reducing regional disparities

Option 3: Increasing political fragmentation

Option 4: Enhancing national integration

Question : The preservation of tribal culture in India is important for:

Option 1: Promoting industrialization

Option 2: Enhancing economic growth

Option 3: Maintaining biodiversity

Option 4: Sustaining cultural diversity

Question : The Coinage Act of 2011 allows the issue of coins up to the denomination of lNR ______ in India.

Option 1: 5,000

Option 2: 100

Option 3: 500

Option 4: 1,000

Question : India can be considered to be a country with a demographic dividend due to ___________.

Option 1: high population above 70 years

Option 2: high population between 15-64 years

Option 3: high population between 10-20 years

Option 4: high total population

Question : Which of the following is a function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

Option 1: Regulating the stock market
 

Option 2: Controlling inflation and monetary policy
   

Option 3: Issuing government bonds

Option 4: Regulating mutual funds

Question : Assertion: The Startup India initiative was launched to promote and support startups in India.

Reason: It provides various benefits, such as tax exemptions and funding opportunities, to eligible startups.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion.
 

Option 3: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Tribal communities in India are often associated with which type of economy?

Option 1: Industrial economy

Option 2: Service economy

Option 3: Agrarian economy

Option 4: Hunter-gatherer economy

Question : According to Census 2011, the literacy rate of India is ______.

Option 1: 75.04%

Option 2: 74.04%

Option 3: 77.04%

Option 4: 76.04%