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General Studies II

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Q.91 Medium General Studies II
Which among the following was the first National Park established in India?
A Bandipur National Park
B Jim Corbett National Park
C Sundarbans National Park
D Kanha National Park
Correct Answer:  B. Jim Corbett National Park
EXPLANATION

Jim Corbett National Park (established 1936 as Hailey National Park) was the first national park in India.

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Q.92 Medium General Studies II
The literacy rate of West Bengal according to the 2021 Census is approximately:
A 68%
B 72%
C 76%
D 80%
Correct Answer:  C. 76%
EXPLANATION

West Bengal's literacy rate in 2021 Census is approximately 76-77%, which is above the national average.

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Q.93 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following battles was fought in West Bengal during Indian independence struggle?
A Battle of Plassey (1757)
B Quit India Movement (1942)
C Khilafit Movement (1920)
D Non-Cooperation Movement (1920)
Correct Answer:  A. Battle of Plassey (1757)
EXPLANATION

The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought near Kolkata and marked the beginning of British dominance in India.

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Q.94 Medium General Studies II
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
A Articles 12-18
B Articles 19-22
C Articles 23-28
D Articles 29-30
Correct Answer:  A. Articles 12-18
EXPLANATION

Articles 12-18 of the Indian Constitution deal with the Right to Equality under Part III (Fundamental Rights).

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Q.95 Medium General Studies II
The Darjeeling Tea Industry's establishment dates back to which period?
A 16th century
B 18th century
C 19th century
D 20th century
Correct Answer:  C. 19th century
EXPLANATION

The Darjeeling tea industry was established in the 1850s-1870s during the British colonial period.

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Q.96 Medium General Studies II
Which national park in West Bengal is the largest mangrove forest in the world?
A Gorumara National Park
B Sundarbans National Park
C Neora Valley National Park
D Buxa Tiger Reserve
Correct Answer:  B. Sundarbans National Park
EXPLANATION

The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest ecosystem and a tiger reserve.

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Q.97 Medium General Studies II
Who founded the Brahmo Samaj, which had significant influence in Bengal?
A Keshab Chandra Sen
B Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C Debendranath Tagore
D Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer:  B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
EXPLANATION

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 in Kolkata.

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Q.98 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal?
A Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
B Sundarbans National Park
C Shantiniketan
D Victoria Memorial
Correct Answer:  D. Victoria Memorial
EXPLANATION

Victoria Memorial is a national monument but not a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shantiniketan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Q.99 Medium General Studies II
What is the total number of districts in West Bengal as per 2024?
A 20
B 21
C 23
D 25
Correct Answer:  C. 23
EXPLANATION

West Bengal has 23 districts as per the latest administrative reorganization.

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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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