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West Bengal GkSet 21

This set of multiple-choice questions evaluates knowledge of British colonial history, Indian fortifications, Calcutta, cricket, and cultural festivals in West Bengal. Concepts covered include historical events, political movements, and geographical knowledge, with a focus on figures such as Sourav Ganguly, Dada, and Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar. The questions assess understanding of West Bengal's cultural heritage, demographics, and historical landmarks.

1The British fortified its trade settlement in Calcutta and established .....

2WHEN WAS THE NATIONAL SONG OF INDIA FIRST PUBLICLY SUNG?

3Today, Kolkata is the most crowded city in India, with more than how many people?

4West Bengal shares its boundary to

5Derozio, a teacher at Hindu College, Calcutta, in the 1820s, promoted radical ideas and encouraged his pupils to question all authority. Referred to as the Young Bengal Movement, his students attacked tradition and custom, demanded education for women and campaigned for the freedom of thought and expression.what was derozio's fullname?

6Where is Acharay Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden is Located?

7Doctorji completed his graduation from which place?

8Santhali is the folk dance of..

9State language of bengal

10It is a railway station in kolkata

11Who founded Muslim League after Bengal partition

12Name the famous cricket player of West Bengal who was addressed as Dada.

13Who helped Drinkwater Bethune to set up a school for girls in Calcutta in 1849?

14Who is the CM of the state West bengal?

15Where was Chittaranjan das born?

16Being a tidal port, Kolkata requires constant dredging of .....

17The famous Ganga Sagar Mela an annual fair is held in which state of India?

18The jurisdiction covering the Andaman and Nicobar islands falls under the supervision of .....:

19Who was the nawab of Bengal during the Battle of Buxar?

20Consider the following Statements: Durga Puja is the most important festival of West Bengal Kalinga was the ancient name of Bengal India, Pakistan, & BangladeshA new economy, new nationalism, Kashmir, Sikh/Hindu relations, and nuclear war are all still current problems in India. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the current political leader of West Bengal?

The current political leader of West Bengal is Mamata Banerjee, who has been the Chief Minister since 2011.

What are the geographical boundaries of West Bengal?

West Bengal is bordered by the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha to the west, Nepal and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh to the east. It also has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to the south.

When was the first public singing of the National Song of India?

The first public singing of the National Song of India, "Vande Mataram," took place on August 7, 1905, during the annual session of the Indian National Congress in Calcutta.

Which historical figure made significant contributions to education in West Bengal?

Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar made significant contributions to education in West Bengal during the 19th century, particularly in the areas of women's education and the simplification of Bengali prose.

What is the folk dance associated with West Bengal?

The folk dance associated with West Bengal is the "Jatra," which is a form of folk theater that includes dance, music, and drama.