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Q.131 Medium General Studies I
Who was the founder of the Indian Youth Association and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance?
A Keshab Chandra Sen
B Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C Swami Vivekananda
D Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer:  C. Swami Vivekananda
EXPLANATION

Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission and was instrumental in promoting modern Indian thought during the Bengal Renaissance.

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Q.132 Medium General Studies I
Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate, was associated with which educational institution in West Bengal?
A Presidency University
B Shantiniketan
C Jadavpur University
D University of Calcutta
Correct Answer:  B. Shantiniketan
EXPLANATION

Rabindranath Tagore founded Shantiniketan, an educational institution known for its innovative teaching methods and philosophy.

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Q.133 Medium General Studies I
Which of the following districts in West Bengal is known for its limestone mining?
A Birbhum
B Bankura
C Purulia
D Nadia
Correct Answer:  C. Purulia
EXPLANATION

Purulia district is known for its limestone mining, which is an important industrial activity in the region.

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Q.134 Medium General Studies I
The Indian National Congress held its first session in which city in 1885?
A Kolkata
B Bombay
C Delhi
D Calcutta
Correct Answer:  B. Bombay
EXPLANATION

The first Indian National Congress session was held in Bombay in 1885, though Bengal played a crucial role in the independence movement.

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Q.135 Medium General Studies I
Which port city in West Bengal serves as the major maritime hub for Eastern India?
A Khulna
B Kolkata Port
C Paradip
D Visakhapatnam
Correct Answer:  B. Kolkata Port
EXPLANATION

Kolkata Port (formerly Calcutta Port) is the oldest and one of the major ports in Eastern India, located on the Hooghly River.

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Q.136 Medium General Studies I
The Bengal Renaissance was primarily a movement associated with:
A Religious reform and social awakening
B Industrial development
C Agricultural innovation
D Military advancement
Correct Answer:  A. Religious reform and social awakening
EXPLANATION

The Bengal Renaissance was a 19th-century intellectual and cultural movement focused on social reform and modernization.

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Q.137 Medium General Studies I
Which historical figure, associated with the Brahmo Samaj, was born in West Bengal?
A Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C Debendranath Tagore
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

All three figures were prominent reformers born in Bengal and played crucial roles in the Brahmo Samaj and Bengal Renaissance.

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Q.138 Medium General Studies I
The Bengal Famine of 1943 resulted in approximately how many deaths?
A 1 million
B 2-3 million
C 5 million
D 10 million
Correct Answer:  B. 2-3 million
EXPLANATION

The Bengal Famine of 1943 resulted in 2-3 million deaths, making it one of the deadliest famines in Indian history.

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Q.139 Medium General Studies I
Which Mughal emperor established a significant administrative center in Bengal?
A Akbar
B Shah Jahan
C Aurangzeb
D Babur
Correct Answer:  A. Akbar
EXPLANATION

Akbar established Bengal as an important Mughal administrative region with significant economic and strategic importance.

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Q.140 Medium General Studies I
The State of West Bengal has a total area of approximately:
A 88,500 sq km
B 95,000 sq km
C 102,000 sq km
D 112,000 sq km
Correct Answer:  A. 88,500 sq km
EXPLANATION

West Bengal has an area of approximately 88,500 square kilometers, making it one of India's smaller states by area.

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