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Q.231 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.232 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.233 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.234 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.235 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.236 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.237 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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Q.238 Easy General Studies II

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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Q.239 Easy General Studies I

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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Q.240 Medium General Studies I

The Teesta River, a major tributary system in North Bengal, originates from which mountain range?

A Shivalik Hills

B Kanchenjunga Range

C Darjeeling Hills

D Assam Hills

Correct Answer: B. Kanchenjunga Range

EXPLANATION

The Teesta River originates from the Kanchenjunga Range in Sikkim and is a crucial river for North Bengal's irrigation and hydroelectric projects.

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