1. In which of the following seasons, brief squalls and thunderstorms known as Kalbaisakhi, or Nor’westers, often occur in West Bengal?
[A] Early winter
[B] Late winter
[C] Early summer
[D] Rainy Season
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Correct Answer: C [Early summer]
Notes:
In early summer brief squalls and thunderstorms known as Kalbaisakhi, or Nor`westers, often occur in West Bengal.
2. When we arrange the Union Territories and States of India as per population density, we find that:
1. Top four places with highest population density belong to Union Territories
2. Among states, top three states are Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh
Which among the above observations is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The population density of India in 2011 was 382 per sq km-decadal growth 17.54 per cent. The density of population increased in all States and Union Territories between 1991 and 2011. Among major states, Bihar is the most thickly populated state with (a population density of) 1,106 persons per sq.km. followed by West Bengal 1,028 and Kerala 860. When we arrange the Union Territories and States of India as per population density, we find that: top four places with highest population density belong to Union Territories of D, C, P and D&D.
3. 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.
4. Consider the following:
1. Burnpur in West Bengal
2. Chandrapur in Maharashtra
3. Salem in Tamil Nadu
4. Vijaynagar in Karnataka
For which of the following, the above are famous ?
[A] Textile Industry
[B] Coal Fields
[C] Steel Plants
[D] Iron Ore Mines
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Correct Answer: D [Iron Ore Mines]
Notes:
All the given places are famous for Iron-ore mines
5. 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.
6. Who founded Gupta Dynasty?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Srigupta
[D] Chandragupta Mourya
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Correct Answer: C [Srigupta]
Notes:
The Gupta dynasty was an ancient Indian empire, founded by Srigupta covered much of the sub-continent including Bengal.
7. Who wrote Harshacharita?
[A] Banabhatta
[B] Harshavardhana
[C] Aryabhatta
[D] Hiuen Tsang
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Correct Answer: A [Banabhatta]
Notes:
Harshavardhana’s biography Harshacharita (“Deeds of Harsha”) written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta, describes his association with Thanesar, besides mentioning the defence wall, a moat and the palace with a two-storied Dhavalagriha (white mansion).
8. Who founded Vardhana dynasty?
[A] Harshavardhana
[B] Adityavardhana
[C] Prabhakar Vardhana
[D] Rajyavardhana
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Correct Answer: C [Prabhakar Vardhana]
Notes:
Prabhakara Vardhana, the ruler of Sthanvisvara, who belonged to the Vardhana family, extended his control over neighbouring states, after the downfall of the Gupta Empire in the middle of the 6th century. He was the founder and the first king of the Vardhana dynasty.
9. Who founded Pala dynasty?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Devapala
[C] Gopala
[D] Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: C [Gopala]
Notes:
Pala dynasty, ruling dynasty in Bihar and Bengal, India, from the 8th to the 12th century. Its founder, Gopala, was a local chieftain who rose to power in the mid-8th century during a period of anarchy.
10. Who was Harishchandra’s father?
[A] Jayeshchandra
[B] Jayachandra
[C] Barahachandra
[D] Siddharthachandra
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Correct Answer: B [Jayachandra]
Notes:
Harishchandra was a son of the Gahadavala king Jayachandra. He has been mentioned in two of his father’s inscriptions, which suggest that he was born in about 1175 CE. An inscription dated 10 August 1175 CE (1232 VS) records a grant made on the occasion of the jatakarman (childbirth) ceremony of Harishchandra. Another inscription dated 10 August 1175 CE records a second grant made to celebrate the namakarana (naming) ceremony of Harishchandra.
