General Studies II
Q.1
Easy
Who is the present Chief Minister of West Bengal (2024)?
A Sourav Ganguly
B Mamata Banerjee
C Abhishek Banerjee
D Firhad Hakim
Correct Answer:
B. Mamata Banerjee Explanation:
Mamata Banerjee has been the Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011.
Q.2
Medium
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.3
Medium
Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal?
A Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
B Sundarbans National Park
C Shantiniketan
D Victoria Memorial
Correct Answer:
D. Victoria Memorial Explanation:
Victoria Memorial is a national monument but not a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shantiniketan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q.4
Medium
Who founded the Brahmo Samaj, which had significant influence in Bengal?
A Keshab Chandra Sen
B Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C Debendranath Tagore
D Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer:
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 in Kolkata.
Q.5
Medium
Which national park in West Bengal is the largest mangrove forest in the world?
A Gorumara National Park
B Sundarbans National Park
C Neora Valley National Park
D Buxa Tiger Reserve
Correct Answer:
B. Sundarbans National Park Explanation:
The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest ecosystem and a tiger reserve.
Q.6
Medium
The Darjeeling Tea Industry's establishment dates back to which period?
A 16th century
B 18th century
C 19th century
D 20th century
Correct Answer:
C. 19th century Explanation:
The Darjeeling tea industry was established in the 1850s-1870s during the British colonial period.
Q.7
Medium
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
A Articles 12-18
B Articles 19-22
C Articles 23-28
D Articles 29-30
Correct Answer:
A. Articles 12-18 Explanation:
Articles 12-18 of the Indian Constitution deal with the Right to Equality under Part III (Fundamental Rights).
Q.8
Medium
Which of the following battles was fought in West Bengal during Indian independence struggle?
A Battle of Plassey (1757)
B Quit India Movement (1942)
C Khilafit Movement (1920)
D Non-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.9
Medium
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.10
Medium
Which among the following was the first National Park established in India?
A Bandipur National Park
B Jim Corbett National Park
C Sundarbans National Park
D Kanha National Park
Correct Answer:
B. Jim Corbett National Park Explanation:
Jim Corbett National Park (established 1936 as Hailey National Park) was the first national park in India.
