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WBPSC (West Bengal)
General Studies I

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Q.31 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.32 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.33 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.34 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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Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal?
A Sundarbans National Park
B Kakradighi reserve
C Neora Valley National Park
D Gorumara National Park
Correct Answer:  A. Sundarbans National Park
EXPLANATION

Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mangrove forests and the Bengal tiger population.

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The Darjeeling district is known for which of the following crops?
A Tea and cardamom
B Rice and wheat
C Cotton and sugarcane
D Coffee and spices
Correct Answer:  A. Tea and cardamom
EXPLANATION

Darjeeling is renowned for its premium tea gardens and cardamom cultivation in the hilly regions.

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Q.37 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.38 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.39 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.40 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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