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

Question : What was a key attraction of hill stations for British officials in colonial India?

Option 1: The opportunity for trade and commerce  

Option 2: The availability of exotic wildlife  
 

Option 3: The scenic beauty and cool climate  

Option 4: The presence of ancient historical sites  

Question : A primary cause of rural-to-urban migration in India is:  

Option 1: Better educational facilities in rural areas  
   

Option 2: Increased agricultural productivity  
 

Option 3: Lack of employment opportunities in rural areas  

Option 4: Decreased cost of living in urban areas  

Question : Which region in India is known for low population density?

Option 1: Coastal areas

Option 2: Northern plains

Option 3: Northeastern states

Option 4: Southern plateau

Question : Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

Option 1: India has started the largest inocultaion drive in the world against Covid.

Option 2: India has started the largest inoculation drive in the world against Covid.

Option 3: India has started the largest inculation drive in the world against Covid.

Option 4: India has started the largest inokulation drive in the world against Covid.

Question : In which year did the Tibetan Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, seek political asylum in India?

Option 1: 1973

Option 2: 1957

Option 3: 1959

Option 4: 1962

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 ancient times, Hieun Tsang, a Chinese traveller came to India during the (1)______ of King Harsha. He praised the Indians (2)______ 'people with pure moral principles’. In 2014, India (3)______ 85th in the corruption perception index of the Transparency International. What (4)______ downfall! Isn’t it ironical that we Indians (5)______ by the ideals of honesty and integrity, self-denial and (6)______ but in practice willingly resort to the (7) ______ forms of corruption to promote our interests? The (8)______ of corruption is eating into the (9) ______ of our society and we have become helpless (10)______ of our own degradation.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 10.

Option 1: onlookers

Option 2: visionaries

Option 3: sorcerers

Option 4: performers

Question : Statement 1: The workforce participation rate in India is higher than in Pakistan.

Statement 2: India's labor-intensive industries and large population contribute to a higher workforce participation rate.

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 :  The primary challenge of health infrastructure in India is:

Option 1: Excessive availability of healthcare facilities
 

Option 2: Overutilization of resources
   

Option 3: Abundant supply of medicines

Option 4: Lack of healthcare professionals

Question : Where is the satellite launching centre of India located?

Option 1: Ahmedabad

Option 2: Hassan

Option 3: Sriharikota

Option 4: Thumba

Question : What role does India aim to play in the restructured United Nations (UN)?

Option 1: A leading financial contributor

Option 2: A permanent member of the Security Council

Option 3: The primary peacekeeping force

Option 4: The chief mediator in conflicts