The Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal is primarily known for the conservation of which animal species?
Answer: B
The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the largest mangrove forest in the world, home to the endangered Bengal tiger.
Q.22Medium
Kolkata was the capital of British India until which year?
Answer: B
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) served as the capital of British India until 1911 when the capital was shifted to Delhi.
Q.23Medium
Which of the following districts in West Bengal is the largest producer of tea in India?
Answer: A
Darjeeling district is renowned for producing the world-famous Darjeeling tea, which has geographical indication (GI) status.
Q.24Medium
The Vikramashila University, an important ancient center of learning, was located in which present-day district of West Bengal?
Answer: C
Vikramashila University was established in Bhagalpur (now in Bihar), but it was an important Buddhist center of learning in the Bengal region.
Q.25Medium
Which state capital in India has the highest population density as per recent census data?
Answer: B
Kolkata has one of the highest population densities among major Indian cities, making it densely populated compared to other state capitals.
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Q.26Medium
The Howrah Bridge, an iconic structure in West Bengal, was completed in which year?
Answer: B
The Howrah Bridge, also known as Rabindra Sarovar Bridge, was completed in 1943 and is a symbol of Kolkata's architectural heritage.
Q.27Medium
Which of the following is the correct sequence of West Bengal's geographical regions from north to south?
Answer: A
West Bengal's geography transitions from the Himalayan foothills in the north (Darjeeling region), to the Gangetic Plain in the middle, and to the Sundarbans Delta in the south.
Q.28Hard
Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Gaur in present-day West Bengal?
Answer: B
The Pala Empire, an important Buddhist dynasty, had Nalanda and later Gaur as significant centers. Gaur was an important city in this region.
Q.29Medium
The Partition of Bengal (1905) was proposed by which Viceroy of India?
Answer: A
Lord Curzon proposed the partition of Bengal in 1905 to divide the province, which led to massive nationalist protests and the Swadeshi movement.
Q.30Medium
Which mineral resource is most abundantly found in the Birbhum and Burdwan districts of West Bengal?
Answer: B
The Raniganj coalfield in Birbhum and Burdwan districts is one of the major coal-producing regions in India.
Q.31Hard
The Ajay River, a tributary of the Ganges, flows through which districts of West Bengal?
Answer: A
The Ajay River flows through the Birbhum and Burdwan districts and is an important tributary of the Ganges River.
Q.32Easy
Which metro city in India has the oldest operational metro system?
Answer: B
The Kolkata Metro, opened in 1984, was the first metro railway system in India and remains one of the oldest operational metro systems in the country.
Q.33Medium
The Malda district in West Bengal is historically significant for production of which item that is protected by Geographical Indication?
Answer: B
Malda is famous for its mangoes, particularly the Himsagar variety, which has Geographical Indication status due to its unique taste and quality.
Q.34Hard
The Chandernagore enclave, now part of West Bengal, was formerly a colony of which European power?
Answer: C
Chandernagore was a French colony until 1954, when it was integrated into India and became part of West Bengal.
Q.35Easy
Which of the following universities in West Bengal is the oldest and was established during the British period?
Answer: A
The University of Calcutta, established in 1857, is the oldest university in West Bengal and was set up during the British period.
Q.36Medium
The Rammohun Roy, a social reformer from West Bengal, is primarily known for spearheading which movement?
Answer: B
Rammohun Roy was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance, promoting social reforms, rationalism, and modernization in Bengal.
Q.37Hard
Which of the following correctly identifies the administrative divisions of West Bengal as per the 2024 reorganization?
Answer: C
West Bengal currently has 25 administrative districts after recent reorganizations and divisions, making it one of the larger states administratively.
Q.38Easy
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal, is primarily known for which endangered species?
Answer: B
The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world and is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, making it crucial for tiger conservation.
Q.39Easy
Which of the following rivers forms the international boundary between West Bengal and Bangladesh?
Answer: C
The Teesta River serves as the natural boundary between West Bengal and Bangladesh for a significant portion.
Q.40Easy
Darjeeling, a famous hill station in West Bengal, is located at an elevation of approximately:
Answer: B
Darjeeling is situated at about 2,134 meters above sea level in the Eastern Himalayas, famous for tea gardens and tourism.
