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.
41. Which district of Bengal has the highest Scheduled Caste population?
[A] Medinipur
[B] Coochbehar
[C] North Dinajpur
[D] South 24 Pargana
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Correct Answer: B [Coochbehar ]
Notes:
There is numerous variety of caste and tribes found in the state. They are mostly found in the rural belt of the state. The religious beliefs amongst Bengal tribes are quite
varied. The district with highest SC population in West Bengal is Cooch Behar (50.17%).
42. In which part of Bengal Kharia tribe is found?
[A] Burdwan
[B] Birbhum
[C] Purulia
[D] Darjeeling
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Correct Answer: C [Purulia ]
Notes:
Kharia tribe is mainly concentrated in Western region of Bengal in the districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia. The Kharia tribe believe in worship of
spirits.
43. What is the main festival of Magh people?
[A] Arey
[B] Tripunga
[C] Lapsy
[D] Labrey
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Correct Answer: D [Labrey]
Notes:
The Marmas are known as Mog to the people of Bengal as they are the Arakanese descendants. Thier main festival is ‘Labrey’ which is on full moon night.
44. Which beach is known for its red crab population?
[A] Tajpur Beach
[B] Shankarpur Beach
[C] Mandarmani Beach
[D] Mukutmanipur Beach
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Correct Answer: B [Shankarpur Beach ]
Notes:
Shankarpur Beach is a long tree-lined beach 14km from Digha in East Midnapore. Shankarpur
beach is known for its red crab population and Fishing Harbour Project. It has a number of temples.
45. Who first founded ‘Ashram’ in Shantiniketan in 1863?
[A] Maharshi Devendranath Tagore
[B] Rabindranath Tagore
[C] Dwarkanath Tagore
[D] Jyotirindra Nath Tagore
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Correct Answer: A [Maharshi Devendranath Tagore]
Notes:
Shantiniketan is a small town near Bolepur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It was first spotted by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, father of Rabindranath Tagore who founded an ‘Ashram’ here in 1863 and became the initiator of the Brahmo
Samaj.
46. 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.
47. Name an archeological site of Ancient Bengal.
[A] Mahasthangarh
[B] Chandraketugarh
[C] Mainamati
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
Ancient Bengal was part of a network of urban and trading hubs stretching to Ancient Persia. The archaeological sites of Mahasthangarh, Paharpur, Wari-Bateshwar ruins, Chandraketugarh and Mainamati provide evidence of a highly organized urban civilization in the region.
48. To build the mosques during Bengal Sultanate, from which the stones and bricks were produced?
[A] Rarh Region
[B] Ganges Delta
[C] Sandy Coastal region
[D] North Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Rarh Region]
Notes:
Sultanate-era mosques featured multiple domes or a single dome, richly designed mihrabs and minbars and an absence of minarets. While clay bricks and terracotta were the most widely used materials, stone was used from mines in the Rarh region. The Sultanate style also includes gateways and bridges. The style is widely scattered across the region.
49. Which park has the second largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceros in the country?
[A] Gorumara National Park
[B] Jaldapara National Park
[C] Buxa National Park
[D] Chapramari National Park
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Correct Answer: B [Jaldapara National Park]
Notes:
Jaldapara National Park is situated in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It spreads over an area of 216.51
sq km. In May 2012, it was declared a National Park. River Torsa runs along the park. It has the largest population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, after Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Other animals in the park include leopard, elephant, different species of deer wild pig and bison. The Bengal florican bird is also spotted here.
50. Actor Tapas Pal passed away on–
[A] February 17
[B] February 18
[C] February 19
[D] February 20
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Correct Answer: B [February 18]
Notes:
On February 18, 2020, Bengali actor & former Trinamool Congress MP (Member of Parliament) Tapas pal passed away at the age of 61 in Mumbai, Maharashtra due to cardiac arrest. He was a member of the All India Trinamool Congress. He was an MLA from Alipore for 2 terms (2001-2006 & 2006-2009) and former MP (Member of Parliament) of Krishnanagar constituency from 2009 to 2019.
