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Q.1 Easy General Studies II
Who is the present Chief Minister of West Bengal (2024)?
ASourav Ganguly
BMamata Banerjee
CAbhishek Banerjee
DFirhad Hakim
Correct Answer:  B. Mamata Banerjee
Explanation:

Mamata Banerjee has been the Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011.

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Q.2 Easy General Studies II
Which Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is based in West Bengal?
AKolkata Knight Riders
BDelhi Capitals
CSunrisers Hyderabad
DMumbai Indians
Correct Answer:  A. Kolkata Knight Riders
Explanation:

Kolkata Knight Riders is based in Kolkata, West Bengal and is one of the oldest IPL franchises established in 2008.

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Q.3 Easy General Studies II
The Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, is headquartered in which city?
AKolkata
BBelur
CHowrah
DDarjeeling
Correct Answer:  B. Belur
Explanation:

The Ramakrishna Mission headquarters is located in Belur, West Bengal, established in 1897.

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Q.4 Easy General Studies II
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a National Emergency?
AArticle 352
BArticle 356
CArticle 360
DArticle 368
Correct Answer:  A. Article 352
Explanation:

Article 352 deals with the declaration of National Emergency by the President in cases of threat to national security.

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Q.5 Easy General Studies II
In the context of WBPSC recruitment, which commission is responsible for conducting the examination?
AStaff Selection Commission
BWest Bengal Public Service Commission
CUnion Public Service Commission
DRailway Recruitment Board
Correct Answer:  B. West Bengal Public Service Commission
Explanation:

WBPSC (West Bengal Public Service Commission) conducts state-level examinations for recruitment to various state services.

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Q.6 Easy General Studies II
Which West Bengali city is known as the 'Venice of the East'?
AKolkata
BHowrah
CDacca (now in Bangladesh)
DSiliguri
Correct Answer:  A. Kolkata
Explanation:

Kolkata, with its network of waterways and colonial architecture, was historically known as the 'Venice of the East'.

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Q.7 Easy General Studies II
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework consists of how many goals?
A15 goals
B17 goals
C20 goals
D22 goals
Correct Answer:  B. 17 goals
Explanation:

The UN's SDGs framework comprises 17 goals to be achieved by 2030, adopted in 2015.

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Q.8 Easy General Studies II
The Green Revolution in India was primarily associated with the production of which crop?
ACotton
BWheat
CSugarcane
DTea
Correct Answer:  B. Wheat
Explanation:

The Green Revolution (1960s-1970s) focused on wheat production, leading to India becoming self-sufficient in food grains.

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Q.9 Easy General Studies II
What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)?
AProviding subsidized food grains to Below Poverty Line families
BProviding health insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakh to eligible families
CImplementing skill development programs for rural youth
DPromoting digital literacy in urban areas
Correct Answer:  B. Providing health insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakh to eligible families
Explanation:

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.

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Q.10 Easy General Studies II
Which West Bengal initiative aims to empower women through skill development and entrepreneurship?
ADidi Ke Bhandar
BKanya Utthan Yojana
CMahila Shakti Kendra
DNari Vikas Samiti
Correct Answer:  A. Didi Ke Bhandar
Explanation:

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.

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