Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal is known for its terracotta temples?
Answer: C
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.
Q.42Medium
Which of the following districts in West Bengal has the highest literacy rate as per the 2021 census data?
Answer: B
Kolkata has the highest literacy rate among West Bengal districts at approximately 87-88% as per recent census data.
Q.43Medium
The Sundarbans mangrove forest, shared between India and Bangladesh, covers an area of approximately how many square kilometers?
Answer: B
The Sundarbans mangrove forest covers approximately 10,000 sq km, with about 40% in India (West Bengal) and 60% in Bangladesh.
Q.44Medium
Which of the following statements about the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is correct?
Answer: A
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, built in 1881, operates on narrow-gauge tracks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It connects Siliguri to Darjeeling.
Q.45Medium
Which mineral is West Bengal particularly rich in and is extensively mined in its western regions?
Answer: B
West Bengal, particularly in Asansol and surrounding areas, has significant coal reserves and mining operations for thermal power generation.
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Q.46Medium
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's most significant contribution to Indian education was:
Answer: B
Vidyasagar was a reformer who championed women's education and widow remarriage, transforming social norms in 19th-century Bengal.
Q.47Medium
The Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal is primarily known for the conservation of which endangered species?
Answer: B
Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its Indian Rhinoceros population, though it also protects other wildlife including wild elephants.
Q.48Medium
What is the primary occupation in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal?
Answer: B
The Sundarbans' marshy terrain makes fishing and honey collection the primary occupations, along with collecting forest products.
Q.49Medium
Which contemporary social issue in West Bengal relates to the practice of 'Chit Funds' scams, affecting thousands of investors since 2013?
Answer: B
West Bengal has witnessed multiple Chit Fund scams involving unregulated financial schemes that defrauded investors of thousands of crores.
Q.50Medium
Which of the following statements about West Bengal's agricultural sector is accurate?
Answer: B
West Bengal is India's leading jute-producing state, with major production in districts like Murshidabad and Nadia.
Q.51Medium
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?
Answer: A
Durga Puja in West Bengal was recognized by UNESCO in 2021 as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Q.52Medium
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was constructed during which period of British India?
Answer: A
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was constructed between 1881 and 1888 by the British to connect Siliguri with Darjeeling, facilitating tea trade and tourism.
Q.53Medium
The Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Mission's headquarters is located in which part of Kolkata?
Answer: A
The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture and its headquarters are situated in Belur, West Bengal, established by Swami Vivekananda in 1899.
Q.54Medium
The Teesta River, a major tributary system in North Bengal, originates from which mountain range?
Answer: B
The Teesta River originates from the Kanchenjunga Range in Sikkim and is a crucial river for North Bengal's irrigation and hydroelectric projects.
