The Indian Museum, one of Asia's oldest museums, is located in which city of West Bengal?
Answer: B
The Indian Museum in Kolkata was established in 1814 and is one of the oldest and largest museums in Asia.
Q.22Easy
The Mahabodhi Temple, one of India's most sacred Buddhist sites, is located in which state?
Answer: B
While this is a trick question, the Mahabodhi Temple is in Bihar (Bodh Gaya), not West Bengal. However, West Bengal has significant Buddhist heritage sites including Nalanda nearby.
Q.23Easy
Which river system forms the largest delta in the world in West Bengal?
Answer: B
The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (also called Sundarbans Delta) is the world's largest delta system, spanning across West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Q.24Easy
Which of the following is NOT a major tea-growing district in West Bengal?
Answer: C
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.
Q.25Easy
Who is the present Chief Minister of West Bengal (2024)?
Answer: B
Mamata Banerjee has been the Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011.
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Q.26Easy
Which Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is based in West Bengal?
Answer: A
Kolkata Knight Riders is based in Kolkata, West Bengal and is one of the oldest IPL franchises established in 2008.
Q.27Easy
The Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, is headquartered in which city?
Answer: B
The Ramakrishna Mission headquarters is located in Belur, West Bengal, established in 1897.
Q.28Easy
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a National Emergency?
Answer: A
Article 352 deals with the declaration of National Emergency by the President in cases of threat to national security.
Q.29Easy
In the context of WBPSC recruitment, which commission is responsible for conducting the examination?
Answer: B
WBPSC (West Bengal Public Service Commission) conducts state-level examinations for recruitment to various state services.
Q.30Easy
Which West Bengali city is known as the 'Venice of the East'?
Answer: A
Kolkata, with its network of waterways and colonial architecture, was historically known as the 'Venice of the East'.
Q.31Easy
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework consists of how many goals?
Answer: B
The UN's SDGs framework comprises 17 goals to be achieved by 2030, adopted in 2015.
Q.32Easy
The Green Revolution in India was primarily associated with the production of which crop?
Answer: B
The Green Revolution (1960s-1970s) focused on wheat production, leading to India becoming self-sufficient in food grains.
Q.33Easy
What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)?
Answer: B
PM-JAY is India's flagship health insurance scheme that provides Rs. 5 lakh annual coverage per family for hospitalization expenses, targeting economically vulnerable sections of society.
Q.34Easy
Which West Bengal initiative aims to empower women through skill development and entrepreneurship?
Answer: A
Didi Ke Bhandar is a West Bengal government initiative that provides subsidized essential commodities through retail outlets run by Self Help Groups primarily composed of women.
Q.35Easy
Which institution is responsible for conducting Civil Service Examinations in India?
Answer: B
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), an independent constitutional authority, is responsible for conducting civil service examinations for recruitment to Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, and Indian Foreign Service.
Q.36Easy
What is the primary function of the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
Answer: A
The ECI is a constitutional authority responsible for administering electoral processes for the Union and state legislatures, ensuring elections are conducted according to law and democratic principles.
Q.37Easy
What is the significance of the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005?
Answer: B
The RTI Act, 2005 is a landmark legislation that grants citizens the fundamental right to seek and access information held by public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability.
Q.38Easy
Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, what is the mandatory reservation percentage for women in local government bodies?
Answer: B
The 73rd Amendment Act mandates 33% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions at all levels.
Q.39Easy
Which of the following states was the first to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
Answer: A
GST was implemented uniformly across all Indian states and union territories on July 1, 2017.
Q.40Easy
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act was enacted in which year?
Answer: A
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 was passed by Parliament to establish an anti-corruption framework.
