Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's most significant contribution to Indian education was:

The correct answer is B: Promoting women's education and widow remarriage. Vidyasagar was a reformer who championed women's education and widow remarriage, transforming social norms in 19th-century Bengal.

What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2024?

The correct answer is B: 111th. India ranked 111th out of 133 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2024, showing slight improvement from previous years.

The National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) was launched to:

The correct answer is B: Monetize government assets for infrastructure development. NMP aims to unlock value from government-owned assets and reinvest in new infrastructure creation.

The 'Har Ghar Jal' mission is linked to which Sustainable Development Goal?

The correct answer is B: SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation. Har Ghar Jal directly aligns with SDG 6, aiming to provide safe and affordable drinking water to every household.

The 'Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023' came into effect in 2024. Which data protection concept is its primary focus?

The correct answer is B: Personal data of Indian citizens collected by organizations. The Act focuses on protecting personal data of Indian citizens collected and processed by organizations, establishing a comprehensive data protection framework.

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Q.11 Medium General Studies I

Which of the following statements about the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is correct?

A It was built in 1881 and uses narrow-gauge tracks

B It connects Kolkata to Darjeeling directly

C It operates only during summer months

D It was built by the British exclusively for military purposes

Correct Answer: A. It was built in 1881 and uses narrow-gauge tracks

EXPLANATION

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, built in 1881, operates on narrow-gauge tracks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It connects Siliguri to Darjeeling.

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Q.12 Medium General Studies I

The Sundarbans mangrove forest, shared between India and Bangladesh, covers an area of approximately how many square kilometers?

A 5,000 sq km

B 10,000 sq km

C 15,000 sq km

D 20,000 sq km

Correct Answer: B. 10,000 sq km

EXPLANATION

The Sundarbans mangrove forest covers approximately 10,000 sq km, with about 40% in India (West Bengal) and 60% in Bangladesh.

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Q.13 Medium General Studies I

Which of the following districts in West Bengal has the highest literacy rate as per the 2021 census data?

A North Bengal districts

B Kolkata

C Purulia

D South 24 Parganas

Correct Answer: B. Kolkata

EXPLANATION

Kolkata has the highest literacy rate among West Bengal districts at approximately 87-88% as per recent census data.

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Q.14 Medium General Studies I

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal is known for its terracotta temples?

A Sundarbans

B Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

C Bishnupur Group of Temples

D Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: C. Bishnupur Group of Temples

EXPLANATION

The Bishnupur Group of Temples in Bankura district are famous for their intricate terracotta work and were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.

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Q.15 Medium General Studies I

Who was the founder of the Indian Youth Association and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance?

A Keshab Chandra Sen

B Raja Ram Mohan Roy

C Swami Vivekananda

D Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Correct Answer: C. Swami Vivekananda

EXPLANATION

Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission and was instrumental in promoting modern Indian thought during the Bengal Renaissance.

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Q.16 Medium General Studies I

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate, was associated with which educational institution in West Bengal?

A Presidency University

B Shantiniketan

C Jadavpur University

D University of Calcutta

Correct Answer: B. Shantiniketan

EXPLANATION

Rabindranath Tagore founded Shantiniketan, an educational institution known for its innovative teaching methods and philosophy.

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Q.17 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.18 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.19 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.20 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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