West Bengal GK Questions for WBPSC Examinations
1. Which among the following soil is predominantly found in Rarh Region of West Bengal ?
[A] Alluvial Soil
[B] Red Soil
[C] Black Soil
[D] Acid sulfate soil
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Correct Answer: B [Red Soil]
2. The unique, first-of-its-kind, floating market has come up in which city of West Bengal?
[A] Siliguri
[B] Jalpaiguri
[C] Kolkata
[D] Medinipur
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Correct Answer: C [Kolkata]
Notes:
The unique, first-of-its-kind, floating market has come up in Patuli in Kolkata, West Bengal. The market is similar to the ones on Dal Lake in Srinagar and in Bangkok. The project is being implemented by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). There are 228 stalls, set up on 114 boats, with zone-wise demarcations for fish, meat, vegetables, grocery, etc. Wooden ramps have been constructed, over which people will walk to reach the boat of their choice. Modern technology is being adopted to ensure proper oxidation of the water and thus maintain ecological balance. The surrounding path beside the water body, a canal, on which the market is being set up, is being decked up with paver blocks. The market will be run through a cooperative. The prices will be similar to those in normal markets.
3. Between whom the Battle of Plassey was fought?
[A] Siraj-ud-Daullah and Robert Clive
[B] Shuja-ud-Daulah and Mir Kasim
[C] Saddit Ali Khan and Murshid Quli Khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Siraj-ud-Daullah and Robert Clive]
Notes:
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah and British army led by Robert Clive. Due to conspiracy, Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daulah was defeated by the British army. This event marked the ‘drain of wealth’ from India to British.
4. The Chota Nagpur Plateau covers areas of which of the following states?
- West Bengal
- Chhattisgarh
- Bihar
- Jharkhand
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Chota Nagpur Plateau in eastern India covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
5. Consider the following pairs of Buddhist monasteries with states where they are located:
- Namgyal – Himachal Pradesh
- Shashur – Maharashtra
- Ghum – West Bengal
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [ 1 & 3 Only]
Notes:
The Namgyal Monastery is located in the Dharamshala district of Himachal Pradesh. The Buddhist monastery Shashur is located in the Lahaul valley of Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. The Ghum Monastery is situated at the hill regions of Eastern Himalaya range in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
6. Consider the following pairs of Handicrafts with states where they are produced:
- Mangalagiri Sarees – Andhra Pradesh
- Baluchari Sari – West Bengal
- Molakalmuru Sari – Karnataka
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics are produced by performing handicraft weaving in Mangalagiri, a small town in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. Baluchari Sari is particular type of sari originated in Bengal and is known for depictions of mythological scenes on the pallu of the sari. Molakalmuru Sari is the traditional silk sari that is weaved in the Molakalmuru, Karnataka. It received GI Status in 2011.
7. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
|
List I |
List II |
|
(Agricultural products) |
(Foremost producer) |
|
I. Cotton |
(A) Madhya Pradesh |
|
II. Gram |
(B) Gujarat |
|
III. Black pepper |
(C) West Bengal |
|
IV. Pineapple |
(D) Kerala |
Codes:
[A] I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
[B] I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
[C] I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
[D] I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
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Correct Answer: A [I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C]
Notes:
Gujarat is the foremost producer of cotton.
Gram is produced in Madhya Pradesh,
Black pepper is produced in Kerala and
Pineapple is produced highest in West Bengal.
8. Ajay River passes through which of the following states of India?
1. Bihar
2. Jharkhand
3. West Bengal
4. Chattisgarh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Ajay River is originated in the Jamui district of Bihar. It passes through the state of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
9. Which of the following is not a reason for growth of jute in west Bengal?
[A] Raw material
[B] Water
[C] Labor
[D] Market
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Correct Answer: D [Market]
Notes:
Availability of Raw material, Water, Labor and Capital are the main reasons for the growth of Jute industry in Bengal. The market for Jute is spread across the country and is not the reason for the growth of Jute industry in Bengal.
10. Who did the first scientific investigation on the origin of Indian people?
[A] BB Lal
[B] Sir Herbert Risley
[C] RP Chanda
[D] Pandu Rajar Dhibi
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Herbert Risley]
Notes:
The first scientific investigation on the origin of Indian people was done by Sir Herbert Risley, who was the first to trace the relation of the round head of Bengali people with Mongoloid characteristics.
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