41. Which was the first Indian football organisation?
[A] Boy’s Scout
[B] Boys’ Club
[C] Scout in Order
[D] Men’s Club
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Correct Answer: B [Boys’ Club]
Notes:
The Boys’ Club, founded by Nagendra Prasad around this
time, was the first Indian initiative at football organisation.
Some famous football players from West Bengal are Chuni Goswami, Gostho Pal,
Sailen Manna Krishanu Dey, Mohammed Salim, Pradip Kumar Banerjee, Subratu Paul Sudip Chatterjee, etc.
42. Which district of Bengal has the highest literacy rate?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Medinipur
[C] Burdwan
[D] Coochbehar
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Correct Answer: B [Medinipur ]
Notes:
Lowest literacy rate is found in Uttar Dinajpur (60.13) and highest in Medinipur (Purba and Paschim) district (83.35) excluding the metropolitan district of Kolkata, 87.14.
43. Which district from Bengal has most of architectures from Mughal period of Bengal?
[A] Birbhum
[B] Coochbehar
[C] Nadia
[D] Murshidabad
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Correct Answer: D [Murshidabad ]
Notes:
Mughal Bengal saw the spread of Mughal architecture in the region, including forts, havelis, gardens, caravanserais, hammams and fountains. Mughal Bengali mosques also developed a distinct provincial style. Dhaka and Murshidabad were the hubs of Mughal architecture. The Mughals copied the do-chala roof tradition in North India.
44. In which year the West Bengal Wasteland
Development Cooperation Limited was established?
[A] 1989
[B] 1990
[C] 1991
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: A [1989]
Notes:
West Bengal Wasteland
Development Cooperation Limited was established in 1989, this
organisation takes up the management
of forestry and other allied activities.
Apart from that it also create green shelter belts, landscaping and timber
harvesting.
45. In which year the West Bengal Forest Development
Corporation Limited was established?
[A] 1972
[B] 1973
[C] 1974
[D] 1975
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Correct Answer: C [1974]
Notes:
West Bengal Forest Development
Corporation Limited was established in 1974 to develop
allied activities related to forestry like
eco-tourism, wood based industries,
management of plantations and overall forest area.
46. Which is the smallest national park in Bengal?
[A] Neora Valley National Park
[B] Gorumara National Park
[C] Singalila National Park
[D] Sundarbans National Park
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Correct Answer: C [Singalila National Park]
Notes:
National parks are areas strictly reserved for the betterment of wildlife and to preserve biodiversity in the area. No other activities are allowed in it and they have
well defined boundaries. The smallest national park is Singalila National Park.
47. The West Bengal Panchayat act proposed how many members in Gram Panchayat?
[A] 3-6
[B] 7-10
[C] 9-15
[D] 12-20
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Correct Answer: C [9-15]
Notes:
The West Bengal Panchayat act proposed Constitution of
the Gram Panchayat with nine to fifteen members. Besides the elected members, the
act also had the provision for nominated members whose number should not exceed one-third of the total number constituting the Gram Panchayat.
48. How many Municipal Corporations in total are there in West Bengal?
[A] 3
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 9
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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.
49. Which day will be celebrated as the National Doctor’s Day?
[A] May 1
[B] June 1
[C] March 1
[D] August 1
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Correct Answer: B [June 1]
Notes:
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that July 1, 2020 observed as National Doctors Day, will be a State holiday.
National Doctors Day is observed on July 1 in memory of legendary physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was born on July 1, 1882. He died on the same day in 1962.
50. The formation of the Legislative Council in Bengal Government was permitted on–
[A] February 2021
[B] March 2021
[C] April 2021
[D] May 2021
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Correct Answer: D [May 2021]
Notes:
On May 2021, the West Bengal cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has approved the formation of the Legislative Council. At present, only Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh have Legislative Council.
Previously, West Bengal had a bicameral legislature but it was abolished by the United Front government in 1969.
