Which landmark judgment established that Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) cannot be suspended even during national emergency?

The correct answer is C: Minerva Mills v. Union of India. Minerva Mills established that fundamental rights and Article 32 are part of the basic structure and cannot be suspended.

Which of the following policies implemented by West Bengal government has specifically aimed at skill development among youth in 2023-2024?

The correct answer is B: Tarunajyoti Scheme. The Tarunajyoti Scheme provides skill training and employment opportunities for youth in West Bengal, launched by the state government.

Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha?

The correct answer is A: Article 85. Article 85 empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. This typically happens before the end of the five-year term.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) functions under which ministry/department in India?

The correct answer is B: Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). CBI operates under the Department of Personnel and Training within the Prime Minister's Office framework.

The 'National Tiger Conservation Authority' (NTCA) operates under which ministry?

The correct answer is A: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. NTCA operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and oversees Project Tiger implementation.

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Q.41 Medium General Studies I

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal is known for its terracotta temples?

ASundarbans

BDarjeeling Himalayan Railway

CBishnupur Group of Temples

DJaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: C. Bishnupur Group of Temples

Explanation:

The Bishnupur Group of Temples in Bankura district are famous for their intricate terracotta work and were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.

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Q.42 Medium General Studies I

Which of the following districts in West Bengal has the highest literacy rate as per the 2021 census data?

ANorth Bengal districts

BKolkata

CPurulia

DSouth 24 Parganas

Correct Answer: B. Kolkata

Explanation:

Kolkata has the highest literacy rate among West Bengal districts at approximately 87-88% as per recent census data.

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Q.43 Medium General Studies I

The Sundarbans mangrove forest, shared between India and Bangladesh, covers an area of approximately how many square kilometers?

A5,000 sq km

B10,000 sq km

C15,000 sq km

D20,000 sq km

Correct Answer: B. 10,000 sq km

Explanation:

The Sundarbans mangrove forest covers approximately 10,000 sq km, with about 40% in India (West Bengal) and 60% in Bangladesh.

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Q.44 Medium General Studies I

Which of the following statements about the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is correct?

AIt was built in 1881 and uses narrow-gauge tracks

BIt connects Kolkata to Darjeeling directly

CIt operates only during summer months

DIt was built by the British exclusively for military purposes

Correct Answer: A. It was built in 1881 and uses narrow-gauge tracks

Explanation:

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, built in 1881, operates on narrow-gauge tracks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It connects Siliguri to Darjeeling.

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Q.45 Medium General Studies I

Which mineral is West Bengal particularly rich in and is extensively mined in its western regions?

AGold

BCoal

CIron Ore

DCopper

Correct Answer: B. Coal

Explanation:

West Bengal, particularly in Asansol and surrounding areas, has significant coal reserves and mining operations for thermal power generation.

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Q.46 Medium General Studies I

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's most significant contribution to Indian education was:

AEstablishing Calcutta Sanskrit College

BPromoting women's education and widow remarriage

CFounding the first university in India

DCreating a new educational curriculum in Sanskrit

Correct Answer: B. Promoting women's education and widow remarriage

Explanation:

Vidyasagar was a reformer who championed women's education and widow remarriage, transforming social norms in 19th-century Bengal.

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Q.47 Medium General Studies I

The Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal is primarily known for the conservation of which endangered species?

ABengal Tiger

BIndian Rhinoceros

CAsian Elephant

DClouded Leopard

Correct Answer: B. Indian Rhinoceros

Explanation:

Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its Indian Rhinoceros population, though it also protects other wildlife including wild elephants.

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Q.48 Medium General Studies I

What is the primary occupation in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal?

AAgriculture

BFishing and honey collection

CTea cultivation

DCoal mining

Correct Answer: B. Fishing and honey collection

Explanation:

The Sundarbans' marshy terrain makes fishing and honey collection the primary occupations, along with collecting forest products.

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Q.49 Medium General Studies I

Which contemporary social issue in West Bengal relates to the practice of 'Chit Funds' scams, affecting thousands of investors since 2013?

AAgricultural crisis

BUnregulated financial schemes

CReal estate fraud

DMining-related pollution

Correct Answer: B. Unregulated financial schemes

Explanation:

West Bengal has witnessed multiple Chit Fund scams involving unregulated financial schemes that defrauded investors of thousands of crores.

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Q.50 Medium General Studies I

Which of the following statements about West Bengal's agricultural sector is accurate?

ARice is the only major crop cultivated

BIt ranks first in jute production nationally

CTea cultivation is limited to Darjeeling region

DWest Bengal has the lowest agricultural productivity in India

Correct Answer: B. It ranks first in jute production nationally

Explanation:

West Bengal is India's leading jute-producing state, with major production in districts like Murshidabad and Nadia.

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