West Bengal 100 Competitive Exam GK Questions
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Are you ready for some fun and engaging trivia time? In this easy competitive exam quiz, you will find 100 latest general knowledge questions and answers, specifically for the beautiful and culturally rich state of West Bengal, situated in the eastern part of the country. In a diverse country like India, every state has its charm. So, without any delay, let’s dive into the world of facts and knowledge and unlock their answers.
Table of Content
- Formation of West Bengal
- Administrative, Demographic and Political Facts
- State Symbols
- History
- Geography
- Agriculture
- Art and Culture
- Economy
- Forest and Wildlife
Formation of West Bengal
- When was West Bengal formed?
1947 - What was the original capital of Bengal?
Kolkata - Which act led to the creation of West Bengal?
Indian Independence Act - Which state was split to form West Bengal?
Bengal - What was the first capital of West Bengal after its formation?
Kolkata - Which river separates West Bengal from Bangladesh?
Padma - Which year did the Bengal Partition happen?
1905 - What was the reason for the 1905 partition of Bengal?
Divide - Who was the first Chief Minister of West Bengal?
Bidhan Chandra Roy - Which country was Bengal divided into post-partition?
India - What year did Bangladesh become independent?
1971
Administrative, Demographic and Political Facts
- What is the official language of West Bengal?
Bengali - What is the capital city of West Bengal?
Kolkata - What is the total population of West Bengal?
91 million - Which political party is dominant in West Bengal?
TMC - Who is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal?
Mamata Banerjee - How many districts does West Bengal have?
23 - What is the highest governing body in West Bengal?
State Assembly - What is the legislative assembly of West Bengal called?
Vidhan Sabha - How many seats are there in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly?
294 - What is the State’s official emblem?
Lion - Which city is the headquarters of West Bengal’s government?
Kolkata
State Symbols
- What is the state animal of West Bengal?
Elephant - What is the state flower of West Bengal?
Night-flowering Jasmine - What is the state bird of West Bengal?
White-throated Kingfisher - What is the state tree of West Bengal?
Aashwatha - What is the state fruit of West Bengal?
Jackfruit - What is the state song of West Bengal?
Banglar Mati - What is the state dance of West Bengal?
Chhau - What is the state fish of West Bengal?
Hilsa - What is the state sport of West Bengal?
Football - What is the state motto of West Bengal?
Yogyo Namah - What is the state animal of Bengal Tiger in its symbol?
Bengal Tiger
History
- Who led the Salt Satyagraha in West Bengal?
Subhas Chandra Bose - When did the Battle of Plassey take place?
1757 - From where did the name Bengal originate?
Ancient kingdom of Vanga - Which ancient empire ruled Bengal?
Maurya - What event caused the partition of Bengal in 1947?
Indian Independence - Which famous poet was born in West Bengal?
Rabindranath Tagore - When was the Bengal Renaissance?
19th Century - Which British officer was assassinated during the Indian independence struggle in Bengal?
Sir Curzon Wyllie - Who was the first woman to lead the state?
Mamata Banerjee - Who were the first male graduates in India of Bengal background?
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee & Jodunath Bose - Who was the first female graduate in India of Bengal background?
Kadambari Ganguly
Geography
- What is the capital of West Bengal?
Kolkata - What is the main river of West Bengal?
Hooghly - What is the highest point in West Bengal?
Sandakphu - What is the total area of West Bengal?
88,752 km² - Which sea borders West Bengal to the south?
Bay of Bengal - What is the major mountain range in West Bengal?
Himalayas - Which state borders West Bengal to the north?
Sikkim - What is the prominent desert in the state?
Sundarbans - Which plateau is located in West Bengal?
Chhotanagpur - Which river is the lifeline of Kolkata?
Hooghly - What is the major delta in West Bengal?
Sundarbans
Agriculture
- What is the staple food crop in West Bengal?
Rice - What crop is Bengal known for cultivating in abundance?
Rice - What is the major fruit produced in West Bengal?
Mango - Which crop is West Bengal known for besides rice?
Jute - What is the primary vegetable grown in the state?
Potato - Which crop is essential for the state’s textile industry?
Jute - Which spice is predominantly grown in West Bengal?
Turmeric - Which flower is grown in large quantities in the state?
Jasmine - What agricultural product is essential in the state’s economy?
Rice - What type of fish is farmed in West Bengal?
Hilsa - What is a key export product from West Bengal?
Rice
Art and Culture
- Who is the famous Bengali poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Rabindranath Tagore - Which famous dance form originates from West Bengal?
Chhau - What is the famous music genre of Bengal?
Baul - Which type of paintings is Bengal known for?
Madhubani - Which festival is celebrated widely in Bengal?
Durga Puja - Which classical dance form is prominent in West Bengal?
Kathak - Which major architectural style is found in Kolkata?
Colonial - What is the traditional Bengali sweet?
Rosogolla - What is the main theater form of West Bengal?
Jatra - What is the folk art form of Bengal?
Patachitra - Who is a famous Bengali filmmaker?
Satyajit Ray
Economy
- What is the largest industry in West Bengal?
Textiles - What is the major crop produced in the state?
Rice - What industry is Kolkata known for?
Shipbuilding - What is the second major export of West Bengal?
Jute - Which port city is located in West Bengal?
Kolkata - What is the major mineral resource of West Bengal?
Coal - What is the banking hub of West Bengal?
Kolkata - What is the main export commodity of West Bengal?
Tea - What is the state’s major industrial zone?
Asansol - What is the GDP growth rate of West Bengal?
6.3% - What is the primary source of income for rural areas?
Agriculture
Forests and Wildlife
- What is the major wildlife sanctuary in West Bengal?
Sundarbans - How many national parks are present in West Bengal?
Six - What endangered species is found in West Bengal’s forests?
Royal Bengal Tiger - Who is the present minister of Forest Directorate of West Bengal?
Jyotipriya Mallick - Total number of forest area in West Bengal is?
11,879 sq.km. - What type of forest is found in the Sundarbans?
Mangrove - What is the major predator in West Bengal’s forests?
Tiger - Which critically endangered bird is found in the Sundarbans?
Bengal Florican - What is the major aquatic animal in West Bengal?
Ganges River Dolphin - Which herbivore is commonly found in West Bengal’s wildlife?
Elephant - What type of forests is present in North Bengal?
Temperate
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