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

Question : The spread of modern education in India during the British period was aimed at:

Option 1: Preserving traditional Indian knowledge

Option 2: Creating a class of English-educated Indians

Option 3: Promoting vocational training

Option 4: Enhancing religious education

Question : Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?

Option 1: Chilika Lake

Option 2: Wular Lake

Option 3: Pulicat Lake

Option 4: Vembanad Lake

Question : Under which Act was the Supreme Court established in India?

Option 1: Regulating Act of 1773

Option 2: Pitt's India Act 1784

Option 3: Charter Act of 1853

Option 4: Charter Act of 1793

Question : Which of the following is the most important festival celebrated by the Muslim community in India to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year?

Option 1: Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi

Option 2: Muharram

Option 3: Eid ul-Zuha

Option 4: Eid-Ul-Fitr

Question : The All-India Khilafat Conference in November 1919 took place at:

Option 1: Lucknow

Option 2: Delhi

Option 3: Bombay

Option 4: Lahore

Question : Assertion: The informal sector plays a significant role in generating employment in India.

Reason: The informal sector encompasses organized economic activities that provide income and livelihood opportunities.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Percentage of improved water resources in different economies was-
 

Option 1: India-95, Pakistan-96, China-87
 

Option 2: India-87, Pakistan-98, China-89
 

Option 3: India-94, Pakistan-91, China-96
 

Option 4: India-89, Pakistan-97, China-98
 

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Unemployment is a major issue in India that (1)________millions of people across the country. Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India has struggled to create (2)________jobs to keep up with its rapidly expanding population. The unemployment rate in India varies widely (3)________ different states and regions. Young people, in particular, face significant challenges in finding employment. Many are highly educated but lack the skills and experience needed to (4)________ in a highly competitive job market. There are many factors contributing to the high levels of unemployment in India. Some of these include a lack of investment in infrastructure, a mismatch between the skills of workers and the needs of employers, and a lack of access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses. The Indian government has launched several initiatives to address the issue of unemployment in the country. These include programs to support small businesses, increase investment in infrastructure and provide vocational training to young people. However, much more needs to be done to create sustainable, long-term employment opportunities for all Indians. Unemployment can have serious social and economic consequences, including poverty, crime and social (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Option 1: enough

Option 2: few

Option 3: many

Option 4: little

Question : India was named "Bharat" after the name of the Bharat tribe. In which of the following Vedas is this tribe first mentioned?

Option 1: Rigveda

Option 2: Samaveda

Option 3: Atharvaveda

Option 4: Yajurveda

Question : When was the Food Corporation of India (FCl) set up under the Food Corporations Act of 1964 with the primary duty to purchase, store, move/transport, distribute and sell food grains and other foodstuffs?

Option 1: 1997

Option 2: 1966

Option 3: 1965

Option 4: 1964