Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha?

The correct answer is A: Article 85. Article 85 empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. This typically happens before the end of the five-year term.

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) primarily aims to achieve which developmental goal?

The correct answer is B: Financial inclusion and banking access. PMJDY focuses on providing basic banking services and financial inclusion to all citizens.

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducts surveys to gather data on which aspects?

The correct answer is A: Employment and consumption. NSSO conducts regular surveys on employment, consumption, health, education, and other socioeconomic indicators.

The Swachh Bharat Mission has two components: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Gramin) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. What is the primary focus of the rural component?

The correct answer is B: Elimination of open defecation and solid waste management. The rural component of Swachh Bharat focuses on eliminating open defecation through toilet construction and solid waste management.

Who is the present Chief Minister of West Bengal (2024)?

The correct answer is B: Mamata Banerjee. Mamata Banerjee has been the Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011.

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Q.111 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.112 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.113 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.114 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.115 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.116 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.117 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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Q.118 Medium General Studies I

The Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Mission's headquarters is located in which part of Kolkata?

A Belur

B Dakshineswar

C Alipore

D Howrah

Correct Answer: A. Belur

EXPLANATION

The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture and its headquarters are situated in Belur, West Bengal, established by Swami Vivekananda in 1899.

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Q.119 Medium General Studies I

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was constructed during which period of British India?

A 1881-1888

B 1872-1879

C 1890-1897

D 1865-1872

Correct Answer: A. 1881-1888

EXPLANATION

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was constructed between 1881 and 1888 by the British to connect Siliguri with Darjeeling, facilitating tea trade and tourism.

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Q.120 Medium General Studies I

Which festival celebrated in West Bengal is known for its elaborate rituals and is recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity?

A Durga Puja

B Pohela Boishakh

C Kali Puja

D Saraswati Puja

Correct Answer: A. Durga Puja

EXPLANATION

Durga Puja in West Bengal was recognized by UNESCO in 2021 as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

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