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in General Studies II
Q.1
Medium
General Studies II
What is the total number of districts in West Bengal as per 2024?
Explanation:
West Bengal has 23 districts as per the latest administrative reorganization.
Q.2
Medium
General Studies II
Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal?
ADarjeeling Himalayan Railway
BSundarbans National Park
CShantiniketan
DVictoria Memorial
Correct Answer:
D. Victoria MemorialExplanation:
Victoria Memorial is a national monument but not a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shantiniketan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.3
Medium
General Studies II
Who founded the Brahmo Samaj, which had significant influence in Bengal?
AKeshab Chandra Sen
BRaja Ram Mohan Roy
CDebendranath Tagore
DIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer:
B. Raja Ram Mohan RoyExplanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 in Kolkata.
Q.4
Medium
General Studies II
Which national park in West Bengal is the largest mangrove forest in the world?
AGorumara National Park
BSundarbans National Park
CNeora Valley National Park
DBuxa Tiger Reserve
Correct Answer:
B. Sundarbans National ParkExplanation:
The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest ecosystem and a tiger reserve.
Q.5
Medium
General Studies II
The Darjeeling Tea Industry's establishment dates back to which period?
A16th century
B18th century
C19th century
D20th century
Correct Answer:
C. 19th centuryExplanation:
The Darjeeling tea industry was established in the 1850s-1870s during the British colonial period.
Q.6
Medium
General Studies II
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
AArticles 12-18
BArticles 19-22
CArticles 23-28
DArticles 29-30
Correct Answer:
A. Articles 12-18Explanation:
Articles 12-18 of the Indian Constitution deal with the Right to Equality under Part III (Fundamental Rights).
Q.7
Medium
General Studies II
Which of the following battles was fought in West Bengal during Indian independence struggle?
ABattle of Plassey (1757)
BQuit India Movement (1942)
CKhilafit Movement (1920)
DNon-Cooperation Movement (1920)
Correct Answer:
A. Battle of Plassey (1757)Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought near Kolkata and marked the beginning of British dominance in India.
Q.8
Medium
General Studies II
The literacy rate of West Bengal according to the 2021 Census is approximately:
Explanation:
West Bengal's literacy rate in 2021 Census is approximately 76-77%, which is above the national average.
Q.9
Medium
General Studies II
Which among the following was the first National Park established in India?
ABandipur National Park
BJim Corbett National Park
CSundarbans National Park
DKanha National Park
Correct Answer:
B. Jim Corbett National ParkExplanation:
Jim Corbett National Park (established 1936 as Hailey National Park) was the first national park in India.
Q.10
Medium
General Studies II
Which of the following districts in West Bengal has the highest population density according to the 2021 Census?
ANorth 24 Parganas
BHooghly
CHowrah
DDarjeeling
Correct Answer:
A. North 24 ParganasExplanation:
North 24 Parganas is the most densely populated district in West Bengal with over 1,000 persons per sq. km.
