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West Bengal GkSet 26

This set of multiple-choice questions evaluates cultural knowledge, regional cuisine, geographical features, and historical events related to West Bengal. Concepts covered include Bengali cuisine, traditional sweets, Sundarbans, Bengal Renaissance, and British colonial rule. The questions assess understanding of Indian geography, wildlife conservation, and social reform movements in the region.
1Which holy river is located in northeast India? It begins in the Himalayas and flows into the Bay of Bengal.
2How many wildlife sanctuaries are there in west bengal?
3After the Partition of Bengal in 1905, the capital of Bengal was
4What is the famous food in Kolkata
5A teacher at the Hindu College, Calcutta in 1820s promoted radical ideas and encouraged his pupils to question all authority. Name the brain behind this Young Bengal Movement.
6In 1905, Lord Curzon visited the ..... part of Bengal.
7Trinamool congress is a regional party of
8In which of the following states the most devastating famine of India in the year 1943 occurred?
9On the map, find the northern tip of the Bay of Bengal. Why is the nearby soil so fertile?
10In Kolkata it rains heavily in the months of ..... to September.
11Arya Samaj did not have its influence in
12Where is Sundarban National Park located?
13Following are the few schemes of Government of West Bengal except one. What is this?(Yuvasree, Sishusathi, Pran Dhara, Shilpa Sathi, Shikshasree, Sech Bandhu, Sabooj Sathi, Nirmal Bangla, Vishwa Bangla, Kanyashree)
14WHICH TEAM WON THE FINAL MATCH OF ISL IN 2014?
15..... was founded by Henry Derozio.
16Revenue of Bengal was collected in
17Kolkata has shanty towns or .....
18Indian Army headquarters of Eastern Command is located at
19About 1/3 of Kolkata's twelve million people live in what?
20WHICH PLACE IN INDIA IS FAMOUS FOR MANGROVE FORESTS?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bengal after the Partition of Bengal in 1905?

The capital of Bengal after the Partition of Bengal in 1905 was Dhaka. This partition led to the creation of two provinces, with Dhaka becoming the capital of East Bengal.

Which political party is the Trinamool Congress affiliated with?

The Trinamool Congress is affiliated with the Indian National Congress at the national level. However, it operates independently in West Bengal.

What is the origin of the Ganges River?

The Ganges River originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas. It flows through India and Bangladesh, eventually emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

Which historical figure is associated with the Young Bengal Movement?

Henry Louis Vivian Derozio is associated with the Young Bengal Movement. He was a key figure in the movement, which advocated for social and educational reforms in 19th-century Bengal.

What is the location of the Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters?

The Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters is located in Fort William, Kolkata. This location is significant for military operations in the eastern region of India.