Q.11
Easy
Which of the following rivers forms the international boundary between West Bengal and Bangladesh?
A Brahmaputra River
B Meghna River
C Teesta River
D Hooghly River
Correct Answer:
C. Teesta River Explanation:
The Teesta River serves as the natural boundary between West Bengal and Bangladesh for a significant portion.
Q.12
Easy
Darjeeling, a famous hill station in West Bengal, is located at an elevation of approximately:
A 1,500 meters
B 2,134 meters
C 2,500 meters
D 3,000 meters
Correct Answer:
B. 2,134 meters Explanation:
Darjeeling is situated at about 2,134 meters above sea level in the Eastern Himalayas, famous for tea gardens and tourism.
Q.13
Easy
The Kolkata Port, one of India's oldest major ports, is located on which river?
A Ganges River
B Hooghly River
C Brahmaputra River
D Teesta River
Correct Answer:
B. Hooghly River Explanation:
Kolkata Port is situated on the Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges, and remains a crucial inland waterway port for India.
Q.14
Easy
The Indian Museum, one of Asia's oldest and largest museums, is located in which city?
A New Delhi
B Kolkata
C Chennai
D Mumbai
Correct Answer:
B. Kolkata Explanation:
The Indian Museum was established in 1814 in Kolkata and is the second-largest museum in the world by area, housing extensive collections of Indian artifacts.
Q.15
Easy
The Sundarbans mangrove forests are primarily located in which state?
A Odisha
B West Bengal
C Assam
D Meghalaya
Correct Answer:
B. West Bengal Explanation:
The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in West Bengal and parts of Bangladesh.
Q.16
Easy
Which river is the longest in West Bengal?
A Brahmaputra
B Ganges
C Mahananda
D Teesta
Correct Answer:
B. Ganges Explanation:
The Ganges (Ganga) is the longest river flowing through West Bengal, playing a crucial role in the state's economy and culture.
Q.17
Easy
The Darjeeling district is known for which of the following crops?
A Tea and cardamom
B Rice and wheat
C Cotton and sugarcane
D Coffee and spices
Correct Answer:
A. Tea and cardamom Explanation:
Darjeeling is renowned for its premium tea gardens and cardamom cultivation in the hilly regions.
Q.18
Easy
Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal?
A Sundarbans National Park
B Kakradighi reserve
C Neora Valley National Park
D Gorumara National Park
Correct Answer:
A. Sundarbans National Park Explanation:
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mangrove forests and the Bengal tiger population.
Q.19
Easy
West Bengal shares its eastern border with which country?
A Bangladesh
B Myanmar
C Nepal
D Bhutan
Correct Answer:
A. Bangladesh Explanation:
West Bengal shares its eastern border with Bangladesh. The border extends approximately 4,096 km.
Q.20
Easy
Which river is considered the lifeline of West Bengal?
A Brahmaputra
B Ganges (Ganga)
C Hooghly
D Mahananda
Correct Answer:
B. Ganges (Ganga) Explanation:
The Ganges River is the lifeline of West Bengal, providing irrigation, transportation, and water supply to millions.
