General Studies I
Q.21
Easy
The Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal is primarily known for the conservation of which animal species?
A Indian rhinoceros
B Bengal tiger
C Asiatic elephant
D One-horned rhinoceros
Correct Answer:
B. Bengal tiger Explanation:
The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the largest mangrove forest in the world, home to the endangered Bengal tiger.
Q.22
Medium
Kolkata was the capital of British India until which year?
Explanation:
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) served as the capital of British India until 1911 when the capital was shifted to Delhi.
Q.23
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.24
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.25
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.26
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.27
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.28
Hard
Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Gaur in present-day West Bengal?
A Maurya Empire
B Pala Empire
C Sena Empire
D Gupta Empire
Correct Answer:
B. Pala Empire Explanation:
The Pala Empire, an important Buddhist dynasty, had Nalanda and later Gaur as significant centers. Gaur was an important city in this region.
Q.29
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.30
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.
