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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework consists of how many goals?
A 15 goals
B 17 goals
C 20 goals
D 22 goals
Correct Answer:  B. 17 goals
EXPLANATION

The UN's SDGs framework comprises 17 goals to be achieved by 2030, adopted in 2015.

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Which West Bengali city is known as the 'Venice of the East'?
A Kolkata
B Howrah
C Dacca (now in Bangladesh)
D Siliguri
Correct Answer:  A. Kolkata
EXPLANATION

Kolkata, with its network of waterways and colonial architecture, was historically known as the 'Venice of the East'.

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In the context of WBPSC recruitment, which commission is responsible for conducting the examination?
A Staff Selection Commission
B West Bengal Public Service Commission
C Union Public Service Commission
D Railway Recruitment Board
Correct Answer:  B. West Bengal Public Service Commission
EXPLANATION

WBPSC (West Bengal Public Service Commission) conducts state-level examinations for recruitment to various state services.

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Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a National Emergency?
A Article 352
B Article 356
C Article 360
D Article 368
Correct Answer:  A. Article 352
EXPLANATION

Article 352 deals with the declaration of National Emergency by the President in cases of threat to national security.

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The Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, is headquartered in which city?
A Kolkata
B Belur
C Howrah
D Darjeeling
Correct Answer:  B. Belur
EXPLANATION

The Ramakrishna Mission headquarters is located in Belur, West Bengal, established in 1897.

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Which Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is based in West Bengal?
A Kolkata Knight Riders
B Delhi Capitals
C Sunrisers Hyderabad
D Mumbai Indians
Correct Answer:  A. Kolkata Knight Riders
EXPLANATION

Kolkata Knight Riders is based in Kolkata, West Bengal and is one of the oldest IPL franchises established in 2008.

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Who is the present Chief Minister of West Bengal (2024)?
A Sourav Ganguly
B Mamata Banerjee
C Abhishek Banerjee
D Firhad Hakim
Correct Answer:  B. Mamata Banerjee
EXPLANATION

Mamata Banerjee has been the Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011.

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Which of the following is NOT a major tea-growing district in West Bengal?
A Jalpaiguri
B Darjeeling
C Cooch Behar
D Kalimpong
Correct Answer:  C. Cooch Behar
EXPLANATION

Cooch Behar is primarily agricultural (rice, jute) and not a major tea-growing district. Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Kalimpong are famous for tea cultivation in West Bengal.

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Which river system forms the largest delta in the world in West Bengal?
A Brahmaputra River
B Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
C Meghna River
D Torsa River
Correct Answer:  B. Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
EXPLANATION

The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (also called Sundarbans Delta) is the world's largest delta system, spanning across West Bengal and Bangladesh.

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The Mahabodhi Temple, one of India's most sacred Buddhist sites, is located in which state?
A West Bengal
B Bihar
C Odisha
D Jharkhand
Correct Answer:  B. Bihar
EXPLANATION

While this is a trick question, the Mahabodhi Temple is in Bihar (Bodh Gaya), not West Bengal. However, West Bengal has significant Buddhist heritage sites including Nalanda nearby.

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