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West Bengal Public Service Commission

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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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Q.222 Medium General Studies II
Which of the following districts in West Bengal has the highest population density according to the 2021 Census?
A North 24 Parganas
B Hooghly
C Howrah
D Darjeeling
Correct Answer:  A. North 24 Parganas
EXPLANATION

North 24 Parganas is the most densely populated district in West Bengal with over 1,000 persons per sq. km.

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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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The Teesta River dispute involves West Bengal and which other state?
A Sikkim and Assam
B Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
C Meghalaya and Sikkim
D Tripura and Assam
Correct Answer:  A. Sikkim and Assam
EXPLANATION

The Teesta River dispute is between West Bengal, Sikkim, and Assam regarding water sharing and dam construction.

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Evaluate: Which constitutional mechanism can be used by the WBPSC to ensure administrative accountability and transparency in West Bengal?
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
B Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
C Lok Pal and Lok Ayukta institutions
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

All three mechanisms - PIL through courts, RTI for information access, and Lok Pal/Lok Ayukta for ombudsman functions - work together to ensure administrative accountability.

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The Sundarbans Delta is formed by the confluence of which rivers?
A Ganga and Brahmaputra
B Ganga and Meghna
C Brahmaputra and Meghna
D Hooghly and Padma
Correct Answer:  B. Ganga and Meghna
EXPLANATION

The Sundarbans Delta is formed by the Ganga (Padma in Bangladesh) and Meghna rivers, shared between India and Bangladesh.

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The concept of 'Antyodaya' was promoted by which Indian freedom fighter and political leader?
A Mahatma Gandhi
B Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
C Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D Vinoba Bhave
Correct Answer:  D. Vinoba Bhave
EXPLANATION

Vinoba Bhave, a Gandhian leader, promoted the concept of 'Antyodaya' (uplift of the poorest) and initiated the Bhoodan Movement.

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Analyze: If a state government wants to implement a new policy affecting land rights of tribal populations, which constitutional provision should be prioritized?
A Article 25 (Freedom of Religion)
B Article 46 (Promotion of Educational and Economic Interests of SCs and STs)
C Article 48 (Organization of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry)
D Article 51 (Fundamental Duties)
Correct Answer:  B. Article 46 (Promotion of Educational and Economic Interests of SCs and STs)
EXPLANATION

Article 46 specifically mandates the state to promote the educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes and Tribes, which includes land rights protections.

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Q.229 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.230 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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