States PCS: West Bengal GK Questions for WBPSC Examinations
For all West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) exams including WBCS, JE, AE, and other state-level competitive examinations.
31. The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in Bengal currently stands at–
[A] 1%
[B] 10%
[C] 11%
[D] 15%
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Correct Answer: A [1%]
Notes:
The state has done poorly in drawing foriegn direct investment. According to the report, West Bengal’s share in FDI inflow in the country stood at only one percent in 2019-20.
32. How many major railway junctions are there in West Bengal?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: C [7]
Notes:
Major railway junctions in West Bengal are Howrah, Sealdah,
Asansol, Bandel, Bardhaman, Kharagpur and New Jalpaiguri.
33. Which river system is the East canal part of NW5 of Bengal?
[A] Brahmani-Mahanadi River System
[B] Ganges River System
[C] Brahmaputra River System
[D] Teesta-Torsha-Jaldhaka River System
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmani-Mahanadi River System]
Notes:
The East Coast Canal system
running from Geonkhali and
Charbatia (217 km) in West Bengal forms a stretch of NW-5. It is
maintained by IWAI (Inland
Waterways Authority of India) and
CIWTC. The East canal is part of Brahmani-Mahanadi river system.
34. Which religion was founded by Chaitanya?
[A] Gaudiya Vaishnavism
[B] Hinduism
[C] Jainism
[D] Islam
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Correct Answer: A [Gaudiya Vaishnavism ]
Notes:
Chaitanya founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism or Bhakti Movement in Bengal.
Chaitanya’s influence on literature and culture of Bengal was immense. He died on 14th June, 1534.
35. In which year Mother Teresa won the Nobel Peace Prize?
[A] 1976
[B] 1977
[C] 1978
[D] 1979
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Correct Answer: D [1979]
Notes:
Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous
honours due to her charity and compassion towards human kind including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
36. Which famous Bengali other than Amartya Sen was also awarded with Nobel Prize in Economics?
[A] Kamini Chandra Bose
[B] Abhijit Banerjee
[C] Abhishek Roy
[D] Shanti Lal Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: B [Abhijit Banerjee]
Notes:
So far only two Indians have won the Economics Nobel- Amartya Sen in 1998 and Abhijit Banerjee in 2019. However Kolkata-born Banerjee had taken US citizenship when he won the prize. The US leads the countries’ list in producing the most Economics Nobel laureates.
37. Which of these is a work by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay?
[A] Ramer Sumati
[B] Srikanta
[C] Pather Daabi
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
The famous works of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay are Devdas, Ramer Sumati, Pallisamaj, Mejdidi, Bamuner Meye, Srikanta, Grihadaha, Sesh Prasna, Sesher Parichay, etc. Many Bengali and Hindi blockbusters
were based on his novels. He died on 16th January, 1938.
38. During which time of month Sarigaan is sung?
[A] Autumn
[B] Spring
[C] Monsoon
[D] Summer
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Correct Answer: C [Monsoon]
Notes:
The Sarigaan is a popular
entertainment in East Bengal during the monsoon months. Sari Gaan songs
are sung with real energy and
enthusiasm.
39. Which of the followings were the writers of Gana Sangeet?
[A] Kabir Suman
[B] Salil
Chowdhury
[C] Bhupen Hazarika
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
Gana Sangeet
was originated from the
Swadeshi movement and gained popularity
during the IPTA (Indian People’s Theatre
Association) years. It depicted the political
turmoil, the unsolved social issues, freedom, community strength, patriotism, etc. Gana Sangeet of Bengal got embroiled in the political turmoil of the society.
Jyotirindra Maitra, Hemanga Biswas, Salil
Chowdhury, Bhupen Hazarika, Praful
Mukhopadhyay, Kabir Suman wrote many
famous Gana Sangeet.
40. How many styles are there named after the location where they are performed Chhau dance?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: B [3]
Notes:
Chhau is a mask dance, performed in Purulia-Bankura region of West Bengal. It is
found in three styles named after the location where they are performed i.e. the Purulia Chhau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chhau of Jharkhand and the Mayurbhanj
Chhau of Odisha.