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

Correct Answer: Maitri and Bharati

Solution : The correct answer is Maitri and Bharti.

India currently operates the Maitri and Bharati research stations in Antarctica. Bharati is a permanent research facility in the Antarctic built at India's request. Along with Maitri, it is one of two operational Indian research stations

Correct Answer: Reinforcing caste prejudices

Solution : The process of Sanskritisation in India is often criticized for reinforcing caste prejudices, as it involves the emulation of upper-caste practices by lower castes, perpetuating the hierarchical structure of the caste system.

Correct Answer: Pt. Ravi Shankar

Solution : The correct option is Pt. Ravi Shankar.

The sitar maestro famously known in India is Pandit Ravi Shankar. He was a renowned Indian sitar virtuoso and composer who played a crucial role in popularising Indian classical music in the West. Ravi Shankar was

Correct Answer: Sri Lanka

Solution : The correct answer is Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka and India are separated by a small body of water called the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar. The Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait cut off Sri Lanka from India. The Palk

Correct Answer: The equitable sharing of responsibilities and benefits of environmental protection
   

Solution : In global environmental debates, India advocates for the equitable sharing of responsibilities and benefits of environmental protection, emphasizing the need for developed countries to provide support and technology transfer to developing nations to enable them to

Correct Answer: Chola

Solution : The correct option is Chola.

Vijayalaya belonged to the Chola dynasty of India, specifically a lineage known as the Muttaraiyar Chola branch. While the main Chola dynasty had faded into obscurity after the 3rd century, Vijayalaya revived its legacy by conquering Thanjavur and laying the

Correct Answer: Western Ghats

Solution : The correct option is the Western Ghats.

According to the Indian Constitution's Wild Life Act of 1972, the Western Ghats of India are presently considered an "ecological hot spot". The Western Ghats, which cross the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and

Correct Answer: Maldives

Solution : The correct answer is Maldives.

Maldives is a neighbouring island country of India. It is located in the Indian Ocean. Tourism is the mainstay of the Maldivian economy. India provides many training opportunities for the Maldivian National Defence Force(MDNF), meeting around 70% of

Correct Answer: Both are true 
 

Solution : The two fold policy of British rule was enforced to ensure maximum advantage of India.
It involves getting raw material from India at cheaper rate.
Hence option A is correct .

Correct Answer: Bhutan

Solution : The correct option is Bhutan

On March 31, 2017, Assam government inaugurated the Namami Brahmaputra River Festival, which stands as the largest river festival in India's North East region. The event took place in Guwahati and was attended by Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay,