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

Question : In which five-year plan was the process of economic reform introduced in India?

Option 1: Tenth

Option 2: Fifth

Option 3: Eighth

Option 4: Sixth

Question : The slogan of which census of India was 'Our Census, Our Future'?

Option 1: 1981

Option 2: 2011

Option 3: 2001

Option 4: 1991

Question : Statement 1: India, Pakistan, and China have witnessed a significant increase in urban population.

Statement 2: Factors such as rural-urban migration, job opportunities, and better living standards in cities have contributed to the growth of urban population in these countries.

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 2 is true, Statement 1 is false.

Question : How does the caste system differ from the class system?

Option 1: The caste system is based on occupation, while the class system is based on income.

Option 2: The caste system allows for social mobility, whereas the class system does not.

Option 3: The caste system is hereditary, while the class system is based on individual      achievement.

Option 4:  The class system is a form of social stratification unique to India, while the caste system is found worldwide.

Question : Which factor significantly influenced the success of land reforms in different regions of India?  
 

Option 1: Industrialization rate  
 

Option 2: Political mobilization of peasants  
 

Option 3: Urban population density  

Option 4: Foreign investment levels  

Question : Which among the following components are not related to the New India Literacy Programme?

Option 1: Business and Enhancing Skill Development

Option 2: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

Option 3: Critical Life Skills

Option 4: Basic Education is a foundation for success in the business world and includes soft skills like communication, along with analytical and organizational skills that help a business succeed.

Question : Which article of the Constitution of India under the Directive Principles of State Policy talks about the organisation of village panchayats?

Option 1: Article 40

Option 2: Article 48

Option 3: Article 43

Option 4: Article 39A

Question : Which of the following states in India, from October to December, receive rainfall due to northeast monsoon?

Option 1: Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh

Option 2: Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh

Option 3: Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka

Option 4: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal

Question : Case Study 13: Startup India Initiative

A group of young entrepreneurs founded a technology startup with an innovative software product. They applied for the Startup India initiative, which provided various benefits and exemptions to support their business.

Question:

The Startup India initiative aims to:

Option 1: Discourage startups from entering the market
 

Option 2: Provide benefits to well-established businesses
 

Option 3: Support and promote new business ventures

Option 4: Increase government control over startups

Question : During the British rule, who was the first Inspector General of Forests in India?

Option 1: Salim Ali

Option 2: James Edward Corbett

Option 3: John Shore

Option 4: Dietrich Brandis