States PCS: West Bengal GK Questions for WBPSC Examinations
41. In which year Bohurupee was established?
[A] 1947
[B] 1948
[C] 1949
[D] 1950
[B] 1948
[C] 1949
[D] 1950
Correct Answer: B [1948]
Notes:
Bohurupee is a Bengali foremost theatre group. It was founded in 1948 by some
active members who left the Indian People’s Theatre Association like Sombhu Mitra and Bijon Bhattacharya. The group was created to present the tentative Bengali drama in extraordinary form. This group has staged famous plays like Char Adhyay,
Raktakarbi and Putulkhela, etc.
Bohurupee is a Bengali foremost theatre group. It was founded in 1948 by some
active members who left the Indian People’s Theatre Association like Sombhu Mitra and Bijon Bhattacharya. The group was created to present the tentative Bengali drama in extraordinary form. This group has staged famous plays like Char Adhyay,
Raktakarbi and Putulkhela, etc.
42. Name a festival of Kharia tribe.
[A] Sohrai
[B] Karma
[C] Nawakhani
[D] All of the above
[B] Karma
[C] Nawakhani
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
The Kharia tribes speak Kharia language. They
also speak languages like Hindi, Sadani and few other dialects that have originated
locally. Just like other tribes of the region, these Kharia tribes celebrate festivals like
Karma, Sohrai, Sarhul, Nawakhani, etc.
The Kharia tribes speak Kharia language. They
also speak languages like Hindi, Sadani and few other dialects that have originated
locally. Just like other tribes of the region, these Kharia tribes celebrate festivals like
Karma, Sohrai, Sarhul, Nawakhani, etc.
43. Which is the gateway to the Neora National Park?
[A] Mirik
[B] Lava
[C] Tiger Hill
[D] Chowrasta
[B] Lava
[C] Tiger Hill
[D] Chowrasta
Correct Answer: B [Lava]
Notes:
Lava and Loleygaon are attractive mountain settlements in Darjeeling district.
Altitude of Lava is 7,700 ft while Loleygaon is at a lower altitude of 5,500 ft. Since, these are close to each other, most tourists make a combined visit to these places. These are quiet and peaceful settlements with nice scenic beauty. Lava has a
beautiful Bhutanese monastery. It is a gateway to the Neora National Park. Eco Park and Canopy Walk (Hanging) Bridge are famous tourist spots of Loleygaon.
Lava and Loleygaon are attractive mountain settlements in Darjeeling district.
Altitude of Lava is 7,700 ft while Loleygaon is at a lower altitude of 5,500 ft. Since, these are close to each other, most tourists make a combined visit to these places. These are quiet and peaceful settlements with nice scenic beauty. Lava has a
beautiful Bhutanese monastery. It is a gateway to the Neora National Park. Eco Park and Canopy Walk (Hanging) Bridge are famous tourist spots of Loleygaon.
44. Rabindra Bharati Museum is established in–
[A] 1959
[B] 1960
[C] 1961
[D] 1962
[B] 1960
[C] 1961
[D] 1962
Correct Answer: C [1961]
Notes:
Rabindra Bharati Museum is located in the ancestral house of Rabindranath Tagore in Kolkata and attached
to the Rabindra Bharati University. It was established in 1961. It is also known as
Jorasanko Thukurbari. This museum also depicts the Renaissance Movement of
Bengal in the 19th century and role of the members of Tagore family therein.
Rabindra Bharati Museum is located in the ancestral house of Rabindranath Tagore in Kolkata and attached
to the Rabindra Bharati University. It was established in 1961. It is also known as
Jorasanko Thukurbari. This museum also depicts the Renaissance Movement of
Bengal in the 19th century and role of the members of Tagore family therein.
45. Vishnupur is famous for its–
[A] Silk Sarees
[B] Tant Sarees
[C] Dhakai sarees
[D] Benarasi Sarees
[B] Tant Sarees
[C] Dhakai sarees
[D] Benarasi Sarees
Correct Answer: A [Silk Sarees]
Notes:
Vishnupur was the capital of Malla kings and is famous for its handicrafts and silk sarees. The festival becomes immensely popular. There are various stalls of handicrafts including sea-shell works, terracotta works and clothes, sweets, etc. A variety of cultural programmes including local dance and music are also held during the festival. Vishnupur is also famous for its own school of Gharana of
classical music. The tribal culture, which is one of the ancient cultures in West
Bengal can be observed during the festival.
Vishnupur was the capital of Malla kings and is famous for its handicrafts and silk sarees. The festival becomes immensely popular. There are various stalls of handicrafts including sea-shell works, terracotta works and clothes, sweets, etc. A variety of cultural programmes including local dance and music are also held during the festival. Vishnupur is also famous for its own school of Gharana of
classical music. The tribal culture, which is one of the ancient cultures in West
Bengal can be observed during the festival.
46. ‘Chala’ is a type of ____ found in Bengal, which is–
[A] Windows
[B] Walls
[C] Roofs
[D] Doors
[B] Walls
[C] Roofs
[D] Doors
Correct Answer: C [Roofs]
Notes:
The temple structures contain gabled roofs which are colloquially called the chala, For example, a gabled roof with an eight sided pyramid structured roof will be called “ath chala” or literally the eight faces of the roof.
The temple structures contain gabled roofs which are colloquially called the chala, For example, a gabled roof with an eight sided pyramid structured roof will be called “ath chala” or literally the eight faces of the roof.
47. Hoe many major forest ranges falls under the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary?
[A] 3
[B] 6
[C] 9
[D] 10
[B] 6
[C] 9
[D] 10
Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It spreads over an area of 159 sq km. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1976. This sanctuary is located
between Mahananda and Teesta river in the Terai plains of Darjeeling. It includes nine major forest ranges i.e. Kalijhora, Latpanchor, Punding, Sukuna, Gulma, Toribari, Sevoke, Seventh Mile and Latlong. The Terai belt of the sanctuary
is an important corridor for elephants migrating from Nepal through West Bengal
to Assam. Bengal Tiger, elephants, bison, spotted deer, rare mountain goat,
porcupines, hornbill, swallow, swift, sun bird, etc are found here.
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It spreads over an area of 159 sq km. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1976. This sanctuary is located
between Mahananda and Teesta river in the Terai plains of Darjeeling. It includes nine major forest ranges i.e. Kalijhora, Latpanchor, Punding, Sukuna, Gulma, Toribari, Sevoke, Seventh Mile and Latlong. The Terai belt of the sanctuary
is an important corridor for elephants migrating from Nepal through West Bengal
to Assam. Bengal Tiger, elephants, bison, spotted deer, rare mountain goat,
porcupines, hornbill, swallow, swift, sun bird, etc are found here.
48. How many Municipal Corporations in total are there in West Bengal?
[A] 3
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 9
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 9
Correct Answer: C [7]
Notes:
In West Bengal, there are 7 Municipal Corporations. Kolkata, the state capital and a
metropolitan city, is managed by Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
Bidhannagar is managed by Bidhannagar Municipality. Chandannagar that was a
French colony during British rule has now a Municipal Corporation. Siliguri which
is an important railway junction and the gateway to North-East is managed by
Siliguri Municipal Corporation.
In West Bengal, there are 7 Municipal Corporations. Kolkata, the state capital and a
metropolitan city, is managed by Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
Bidhannagar is managed by Bidhannagar Municipality. Chandannagar that was a
French colony during British rule has now a Municipal Corporation. Siliguri which
is an important railway junction and the gateway to North-East is managed by
Siliguri Municipal Corporation.
49. What is the job portal Bengal Government launches to help IT professionals?
[A] Karmasandhan
[B] Kanyabhumi
[C] Karmabhumi
[D] Karmasansthan
[B] Kanyabhumi
[C] Karmabhumi
[D] Karmasansthan
Correct Answer: C [Karmabhumi]
Notes:
West Bengal Government launches “Karmabhumi”, a job portal to help IT, professionals in June 2020. A web portal will act as a medium between the professionals and IT companies in Bengal. There are around 700 IT and ITeS companies at Salt Lake Sector V and Rajarhat where at present around 2.5 lakh people work. IT professionals now connect to IT companies of Bengal through karmabhumi.nltr.org.
West Bengal Government launches “Karmabhumi”, a job portal to help IT, professionals in June 2020. A web portal will act as a medium between the professionals and IT companies in Bengal. There are around 700 IT and ITeS companies at Salt Lake Sector V and Rajarhat where at present around 2.5 lakh people work. IT professionals now connect to IT companies of Bengal through karmabhumi.nltr.org.
50. On January, West Bengal stood first in the production of–
[A] Fruits
[B] Jute
[C] Vegetables
[D] Flower
[B] Jute
[C] Vegetables
[D] Flower
Correct Answer: C [Vegetables ]
Notes:
On January 20, 2020, According to the State-wise horticulture production data released at a conference organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, the state of West Bengal (WB) has been at the forefront of vegetable production in 2018-19 (3rd advance estimates), where the production of vegetables was 29.55 million tonnes (MT).
On January 20, 2020, According to the State-wise horticulture production data released at a conference organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, the state of West Bengal (WB) has been at the forefront of vegetable production in 2018-19 (3rd advance estimates), where the production of vegetables was 29.55 million tonnes (MT).