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Q.31
Hard
General Studies I
The Ajay River, a tributary of the Ganges, flows through which districts of West Bengal?
ABirbhum and Burdwan
BMalda and Murshidabad
CDarjeeling and Jalpaiguri
DSouth 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas
Correct Answer:
A. Birbhum and BurdwanExplanation:
The Ajay River flows through the Birbhum and Burdwan districts and is an important tributary of the Ganges River.
Q.32
Easy
General Studies I
Which metro city in India has the oldest operational metro system?
ADelhi
BKolkata
CMumbai
DBangalore
Correct Answer:
B. KolkataExplanation:
The Kolkata Metro, opened in 1984, was the first metro railway system in India and remains one of the oldest operational metro systems in the country.
Q.33
Medium
General Studies I
The Malda district in West Bengal is historically significant for production of which item that is protected by Geographical Indication?
ASilk
BMango (Himsagar variety)
CRice
DPottery
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.34
Hard
General Studies I
The Chandernagore enclave, now part of West Bengal, was formerly a colony of which European power?
ABritish
BPortuguese
CFrench
DDutch
Correct Answer:
C. FrenchExplanation:
Chandernagore was a French colony until 1954, when it was integrated into India and became part of West Bengal.
Q.35
Easy
General Studies I
Which of the following universities in West Bengal is the oldest and was established during the British period?
AUniversity of Calcutta
BJadavpur University
CBanaras Hindu University
DVisva-Bharati University
Correct Answer:
A. University of CalcuttaExplanation:
The University of Calcutta, established in 1857, is the oldest university in West Bengal and was set up during the British period.
Q.36
Medium
General Studies I
The Rammohun Roy, a social reformer from West Bengal, is primarily known for spearheading which movement?
ASwadeshi Movement
BBengal Renaissance
CNon-Cooperation Movement
DQuit India Movement
Correct Answer:
B. Bengal RenaissanceExplanation:
Rammohun Roy was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance, promoting social reforms, rationalism, and modernization in Bengal.
Q.37
Hard
General Studies I
Which of the following correctly identifies the administrative divisions of West Bengal as per the 2024 reorganization?
A23 districts
B24 districts
C25 districts
D26 districts
Correct Answer:
C. 25 districtsExplanation:
West Bengal currently has 25 administrative districts after recent reorganizations and divisions, making it one of the larger states administratively.
Q.38
Easy
General Studies I
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal, is primarily known for which endangered species?
AIndian rhinoceros
BBengal tiger
CAsian elephant
DOne-horned rhinoceros
Correct Answer:
B. Bengal tigerExplanation:
The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world and is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, making it crucial for tiger conservation.
Q.39
Easy
General Studies I
Which of the following rivers forms the international boundary between West Bengal and Bangladesh?
ABrahmaputra River
BMeghna River
CTeesta River
DHooghly River
Correct Answer:
C. Teesta RiverExplanation:
The Teesta River serves as the natural boundary between West Bengal and Bangladesh for a significant portion.
Q.40
Easy
General Studies I
Darjeeling, a famous hill station in West Bengal, is located at an elevation of approximately:
A1,500 meters
B2,134 meters
C2,500 meters
D3,000 meters
Correct Answer:
B. 2,134 metersExplanation:
Darjeeling is situated at about 2,134 meters above sea level in the Eastern Himalayas, famous for tea gardens and tourism.
