Which film festival held annually in West Bengal has gained international recognition for promoting independent cinema?
AMumbai International Film Festival
BKolkata International Film Festival
CGoa International Film Festival
DDelhi International Film Festival
Correct Answer: B. Kolkata International Film Festival
Explanation:
The Kolkata International Film Festival, held biennially, is one of India's most prestigious film festivals, showcasing international and Indian cinema.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, built during British rule, is recognized by UNESCO for which reason?
AIts engineering innovation and unique rack rail system
BIts role in colonial military operations
CIts length and capacity
DIts profitability in the colonial period
Correct Answer: A. Its engineering innovation and unique rack rail system
Explanation:
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (1881) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its outstanding engineering and the unique rack rail system used to navigate steep gradients.
The Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the 19th-century spiritual leader, established the Ramakrishna Mission in which West Bengal city?
ADarjeeling
BKolkata
CHowrah
DAsansol
Correct Answer: B. Kolkata
Explanation:
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and his disciple Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission in Kolkata, which has become a major spiritual and educational institution in India.
Which of the following correctly describes the geographical significance of the Sundarbans for West Bengal's economy?
AIt serves as a major agricultural area producing surplus grain
BIt provides fish and honey production, acts as a natural barrier against cyclones, and is crucial for tourism and biodiversity conservation
CIt is primarily an industrial zone
DIt is exclusively reserved for conservation with no economic activity
Correct Answer: B. It provides fish and honey production, acts as a natural barrier against cyclones, and is crucial for tourism and biodiversity conservation
Explanation:
The Sundarbans contribute to West Bengal's economy through fishing, honey production, tourism, and serve as a natural cyclone barrier, while maintaining ecological importance.
