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

Correct Answer: 1909

Solution : The correct answer is 1909

The Morley-Minto Reforms, also known as the Indian Councils Act of 1909, established the communal electorate for the first time in India. This statute established distinct electorates for several religious groups, including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians. It was a

Correct Answer: Lord Mayo

Solution : The correct answer is Lord Mayo.

He conducted foreign policy in a non-interventionist manner. Lord Mayo, also known as Lord Naas, served as India's fourth Viceroy from 1869 to 1872. On February 8, 1872, in Port Blair, Andaman Islands, Sher Ali Afridi fatally stabbed

Correct Answer: To redistribute land to the landless  
 

Solution : The primary aim of land reforms in India was to redistribute land to the landless and marginalized sections of society, thereby addressing issues of social inequality and promoting agricultural development.  

Correct Answer: Dihang gorge

Solution : The correct answer is Dihang Gorge.

The Himalayas' easternmost border is marked by the Namcha Barwa mountain and Brahmaputra River. The Himalayas begin to spread along India's eastern border beyond the Dihang Gorge before bending sharply to the south. Beyond the Dihang Gorge,

Correct Answer: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Solution : The correct answer is (d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

NABARD is a financial institution in India that specifically focuses on providing long-term credit and support for agriculture and rural development. It was established in

Correct Answer: 1925

Solution : The correct option is 1925.

The Communist Party of India was established following the inaugural party conference held in Kanpur, previously known as Cawnpore, on December 26, 1925. The founders of the party included Abani Mukherji, M. P. T. Acharya, M. N. Roy and

Correct Answer: Lord Warren Hastings

Solution : The correct answer is Lord Warren Hastings.

Warren Hastings initiated the accessibility of postal services to the public in March 1774. Before this, the primary function of the postal system had been to cater to the business concerns of the East

Correct Answer: Simon Commission

Solution : The correct option is Simon Commission.

The Simon Commission, which was established in 1927 to assess and suggest improvements for British India's government, was the inspiration for the Government of India Act 1935. The Act sought to establish limited self-government and provincial autonomy in

Correct Answer: rapid industrialisation

Solution : The correct option is rapid industrialisation.

The second five-year plan of India, spanning from 1956 to 1961, primarily emphasised rapid industrialisation. Its core objectives were to develop and expand industries, boost manufacturing and increase industrial output, with an emphasis on heavy industries and

Correct Answer: Karambir Singh

Solution : The correct answer is Karambir Singh.

The Chief of the Naval Staff of India as of June 30, 2020, was Karambir Singh. The Chief of the Naval Staff is the head of the military staff of the Indian Navy. He was the Chief