Q.11
Medium
Which of the following districts in West Bengal is the largest producer of tea in India?
A Darjeeling
B Jalpaiguri
C Cooch Behar
D Malda
Correct Answer:
A. Darjeeling Explanation:
Darjeeling district is renowned for producing the world-famous Darjeeling tea, which has geographical indication (GI) status.
Q.12
Medium
The Vikramashila University, an important ancient center of learning, was located in which present-day district of West Bengal?
A Birbhum
B Bhagalpur (now in Bihar)
C Murshidabad
D South 24 Parganas
Correct Answer:
C. Murshidabad Explanation:
Vikramashila University was established in Bhagalpur (now in Bihar), but it was an important Buddhist center of learning in the Bengal region.
Q.13
Medium
Which state capital in India has the highest population density as per recent census data?
A Mumbai
B Kolkata
C Delhi
D Bangalore
Correct Answer:
B. Kolkata Explanation:
Kolkata has one of the highest population densities among major Indian cities, making it densely populated compared to other state capitals.
Q.14
Medium
The Howrah Bridge, an iconic structure in West Bengal, was completed in which year?
Explanation:
The Howrah Bridge, also known as Rabindra Sarovar Bridge, was completed in 1943 and is a symbol of Kolkata's architectural heritage.
Q.15
Medium
Which of the following is the correct sequence of West Bengal's geographical regions from north to south?
A Darjeeling Hills, Gangetic Plain, Sundarbans Delta
B Sundarbans Delta, Gangetic Plain, Darjeeling Hills
C Gangetic Plain, Darjeeling Hills, Sundarbans Delta
D Darjeeling Hills, Sundarbans Delta, Gangetic Plain
Correct Answer:
A. Darjeeling Hills, Gangetic Plain, Sundarbans Delta Explanation:
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.16
Medium
The Partition of Bengal (1905) was proposed by which Viceroy of India?
A Lord Curzon
B Lord Hardinge
C Lord Minto
D Lord Dufferin
Correct Answer:
A. Lord Curzon Explanation:
Lord Curzon proposed the partition of Bengal in 1905 to divide the province, which led to massive nationalist protests and the Swadeshi movement.
Q.17
Medium
Which mineral resource is most abundantly found in the Birbhum and Burdwan districts of West Bengal?
A Mica
B Coal
C Limestone
D Bauxite
Explanation:
The Raniganj coalfield in Birbhum and Burdwan districts is one of the major coal-producing regions in India.
Q.18
Medium
The Malda district in West Bengal is historically significant for production of which item that is protected by Geographical Indication?
A Silk
B Mango (Himsagar variety)
C Rice
D Pottery
Correct Answer:
B. Mango (Himsagar variety) Explanation:
Malda is famous for its mangoes, particularly the Himsagar variety, which has Geographical Indication status due to its unique taste and quality.
Q.19
Medium
The Rammohun Roy, a social reformer from West Bengal, is primarily known for spearheading which movement?
A Swadeshi Movement
B Bengal Renaissance
C Non-Cooperation Movement
D Quit India Movement
Correct Answer:
B. Bengal Renaissance Explanation:
Rammohun Roy was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance, promoting social reforms, rationalism, and modernization in Bengal.
Q.20
Medium
Which district in West Bengal is known as the 'Rice Bowl' of India?
A Jalpaiguri
B Birbhum
C Nadia
D Hooghly
Explanation:
Nadia district in West Bengal is renowned for its agricultural production, particularly rice cultivation, earning it the title 'Rice Bowl of India'.
