WBPSC (West Bengal) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

Who became the Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2024 for a third consecutive term?

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Correct answer: A. Mamata Banerjee — Mamata Banerjee won the 2024 West Bengal Assembly elections and became CM for the third consecutive term.

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B. Suvendu Adhikari

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C. Abhishek Banerjee

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D. Biplab Deb

Question 2

What is the primary objective of India's Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMSY)?

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Correct answer: B. To develop sustainable fisheries and aquaculture — PMSY aims to develop sustainable, responsible and inclusive fisheries and aquaculture sectors through infrastructure development.

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A. To promote agricultural exports

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C. To regulate fishing licenses

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D. To provide loans for textile industries

Question 3

The Bharatmala Pariyojana is primarily focused on:

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Correct answer: B. Highway and road infrastructure development — Bharatmala is a centrally sponsored scheme for construction of highways and roads to enhance road connectivity across India.

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A. Railway network expansion

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C. Port modernization

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D. Airport expansion

Question 4

Who is the current Governor of Reserve Bank of India (as of 2024)?

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Correct answer: B. Sanjay Malhotra — Sanjay Malhotra took office as RBI Governor in December 2023 and continues in 2024.

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A. Shaktikanta Das

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C. Raghuram Rajan

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D. Urjit Patel

Question 5

The Ayushman Bharat Scheme primarily targets:

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Correct answer: B. Health insurance for poor and vulnerable populations — Ayushman Bharat provides health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family annually for poor households.

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A. Medical education improvement

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C. Traditional medicine research

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D. Hospital privatization

Question 6

The PM-KISAN Scheme provides direct income support to:

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Correct answer: C. Small and marginal farmers — PM-KISAN provides ₹6000 annually to small and marginal farmers with cultivable land.

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A. Only landless agricultural laborers

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B. Only large farmers

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D. Only dairy farmers

Question 7

Which international organization released the 'Global Innovation Index 2024' report in which India was ranked among top 20 nations?

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Correct answer: B. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) — WIPO releases the annual Global Innovation Index, and India improved its ranking in 2024.

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A. UN Development Programme

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C. International Monetary Fund

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D. World Economic Forum

Question 8

The 'National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme' (NAPS) 2024 offers financial incentive to employers primarily to promote which sector?

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Correct answer: B. Skill development through apprenticeships — NAPS provides financial incentives to employers who hire apprentices across various sectors to promote skill development and employment.

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A. Agricultural sector

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C. Manufacturing only

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D. IT sector exclusively

WBPSC (West Bengal) - MCQ Practice Questions