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

Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh

Solution : The correct answer is (b) Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has the highest rural population among all states in India. It is the most populous state in the country and has a significant proportion of its population residing in rural areas. The rural population in

Correct Answer: Sri Lanka

Solution : The correct answer is Sri Lanka.

Katchatheevu Island was governed by Sri Lanka and India jointly during British rule. Early in the 20th century, Sri Lanka asserted territorial rights over the island, and as a result, through a joint agreement, India ceded the

Correct Answer: Jayaprakash Narayan

Solution : The correct answer is Jayaprakash Narayan.

Jayaprakash Narayan is known as Lok Nayak, which means people's hero. He was born in Bihar and is one of the leaders of the Indian National Movement. He was also a member of the Indian National Congress

Correct Answer: By participating in coalition governments

Solution : Regional parties have influenced national politics in India by participating in coalition governments, thereby playing a crucial role in the formation and functioning of central governments.

Correct Answer: Odisha

Solution : The correct option is Odisha.

Smelting plants, also known as metallurgical plants, are industrial facilities where ores or metal-bearing materials are processed to extract valuable metals.

Smelting plants are often located near the source of raw materials and transportation networks. State Odisha is an example

Correct Answer: 1.5

Solution : The correct answer is 1.5.

In the union budget 2018–19, the Government of India fixed the minimum support price of crops at a level of at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production, aiming for reasonably fair remuneration for the farmers.

Correct Answer: Constitution

Solution : Correct Answer is Constitution

The Indian Constitution's Article 14, which guarantees equality before the law, was inspired by the British Declaration of Rights. Anyone, whether a citizen or a foreigner, is given rights under this clause. While the idea of "equal protection of the laws"

Correct Answer: Jean-Baptiste Tavernier

Solution : The correct option is Jean-Baptiste Tavernier.

France's Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605–1689), a diamond trader and adventurer, lived in the 17th century. Between 1630 and 1668, Tavernier, a private man, and trader who journeyed at his own expense, travelled to Persia, and India six times.

Correct Answer: Mumbai

Solution : The correct answer is Mumbai.

Under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, the Government of India formed the Securities and Exchange Board of India on April 12, 1992, with the dual goals of regulating and advancing the securities market and safeguarding

Correct Answer: Liberalisation 

Solution : Liberalisation refers to end of licence, quota and many more restrictions and controls which were put on industries. In the above case, The government of India launched 'Make in India' initiative in september, 2014 to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in 25 sectors.Liberalisation concept is