General Studies I
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is included in which UNESCO World Heritage Category?
A
Natural Heritage
B
Cultural Landscape
C
Cultural Property
D
Intangible Heritage
Correct Answer:
C. Cultural Property
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Cultural Property category.
Which of the following minerals is NOT significantly found in West Bengal?
A
Coal
B
Limestone
C
Iron ore
D
Uranium
Correct Answer:
D. Uranium
West Bengal is rich in coal, limestone, and other minerals, but uranium is not a significant mineral resource found in the state. Uranium is primarily found in Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh.
The Howrah Bridge, an iconic structure in Kolkata, was designed by which architect?
A
Gustave Eiffel
B
Sir Bradford Leslie
C
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
D
Joseph Bazalgette
Correct Answer:
B. Sir Bradford Leslie
The Howrah Bridge was designed by British engineer Sir Bradford Leslie and is a cantilever bridge completed in 1943.
Which of the following is the oldest newspaper published from Kolkata?
A
The Telegraph
B
The Statesman
C
Bengal Gazette
D
Sambad Kaumudi
Correct Answer:
C. Bengal Gazette
Bengal Gazette, founded in 1780, is considered one of the oldest newspapers in India and was published from Kolkata.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur was established in which year?
A
1951
B
1956
C
1947
D
1961
IIT Kharagpur was established in 1951 as the first IIT in India, playing a crucial role in technical education development.
Which district in West Bengal is famous for its tea gardens?
A
Jalpaiguri
B
Murshidabad
C
Howrah
D
Nadia
Correct Answer:
A. Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri district is renowned for its tea gardens, particularly the Darjeeling and Dooars tea regions, producing premium quality tea.
West Bengal shares international borders with how many countries?
A
Two
B
Three
C
One
D
Four
West Bengal shares international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, making it a strategically important state in northeastern India.
In which year did West Bengal separate from Odisha as a distinct administrative unit?
A
1905
B
1947
C
1911
D
1950
West Bengal was separated from Odisha in 1911 as part of administrative reorganization during the British Raj.
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is primarily known for which of the following?
A
Mountain peaks and glaciers
B
Mangrove forests and Bengal tigers
C
Desert formations
D
Coal reserves
Correct Answer:
B. Mangrove forests and Bengal tigers
The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest located in West Bengal and Bangladesh, famous for its Bengal tiger population and unique ecosystem.
Which of the following is the capital of West Bengal?
A
Kolkata
B
Darjeeling
C
Asansol
D
Siliguri
Correct Answer:
A. Kolkata
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. It is located on the Hooghly River and is one of the major metropolitan cities in India.
