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

Question : Which of the following is not a classical dance of India?

Option 1: Bhangra

Option 2: Bharatanatyam

Option 3: Manipuri

Option 4: Kathak

Question : Which of the following neighbours of India has the highest population density?

Option 1: Bangladesh

Option 2: Sri Lanka

Option 3: China

Option 4: Pakistan

Question : Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserve?

Option 1: Sundarbans

Option 2: Gulf of Mannar

Option 3: Nanda Devi

Option 4: Corbett

Question : Which part of the Constitution of India contains the provisions of the Union Executive?

Option 1: Part V

Option 2: Part III

Option 3: Part IV

Option 4: Part VI

Question : What was the outcome of the Revolt of 1857 for the East India Company?

Option 1: It strengthened their control

Option 2: It led to their dissolution

Option 3: It expanded their territories

Option 4: It had no significant impact

Question : Indian Council of Historical Research is a captive body of which ministry of the Government of India?

Option 1: Ministry of Science and Technology

Option 2: Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Option 3: Ministry of Education

Option 4: Ministry of Culture

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In a significant find, the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (1) ______ discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence so far for the Saptamatrika cult. It is also (2) ______ earliest Sanskrit inscription to have been discovered (3) ______ South India as of date. Saptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts. The inscription is in Sanskrit and in Brahmi characters and was (4) ______ by Satavahana King Vijaya in 207 A.D. The inscription came to light when some local villagers informed the authorities of the presence of a pillar with some engravings when they were restoring and (5) ______ the local Bheemeshwara temple. 
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: an

Option 2: the

Option 3: a

Option 4: one

Question : The rulers of which of the following dynasties built the Khajuraho temples between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. in central India?

Option 1: Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty

Option 2: Rashtrakuta Dynasty

Option 3: Pala Dynasty

Option 4: Chandela Dynasty

Question : Statement 1: The Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) provides financial incentives to employers for job creation.

Statement 2: PMRPY is aimed at increasing formal employment opportunities in India.

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 1 is false, statement 2 is true.

Question :

Summarize the following paragraph

India is a country consisting of a large number of state and union territories.  People belong to different castes and creeds.  They speak different languages and have different modes of worship.  In spite of this apparent diversity, there is a definite streak of unity running through the entire country.  Some anti-social elements and vested interests are, however, always on the look out for an opportunity to undermine this unity.  They do not hesitate from inciting different sections of the people on various pretexts.  Communal differences come very handy to such people.

Option 1:

Communal riots happen due to ours being a multi-cultural country

Option 2:

Among the variety of people who live in India there are some people who exploit the religious sentiments of people

Option 3: India is in a deplorable state because of blasphemy

Option 4: India is a country which gives shelter to many people

Option 5:

There are many people who only look for opportunities to exploit others