WBPSC (West Bengal) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the oldest newspaper published from Kolkata?

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Correct answer: C. Bengal Gazette — Bengal Gazette, founded in 1780, is considered one of the oldest newspapers in India and was published from Kolkata.

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A. The Telegraph

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B. The Statesman

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D. Sambad Kaumudi

Question 2

The Howrah Bridge, an iconic structure in Kolkata, was designed by which architect?

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Correct answer: B. Sir Bradford Leslie — The Howrah Bridge was designed by British engineer Sir Bradford Leslie and is a cantilever bridge completed in 1943.

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A. Gustave Eiffel

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C. Isambard Kingdom Brunel

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D. Joseph Bazalgette

Question 3

Which factor has made West Bengal one of the most densely populated states in India?

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Correct answer: B. Strategic location and agricultural fertility — West Bengal's high population density is due to its strategic geographic location, fertile agricultural land, proximity to major trade routes, and historical development as a commercial hub.

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A. Abundant mineral resources

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C. Presence of high mountains

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D. Desert tourism

Question 4

Which national park in West Bengal is specifically dedicated to bird conservation?

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Correct answer: A. Gorumara National Park — Gorumara National Park is known for its bird sanctuary and wildlife conservation efforts, home to various endangered species including elephants and rhinoceros.

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B. Neora Valley National Park

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C. Jaldapara National Park

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D. Buxa Tiger Reserve

Question 5

The North Bengal region of West Bengal is administratively divided into how many districts?

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Correct answer: B. 7 districts — North Bengal comprises 7 districts: Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, Siliguri, Kalimpong, and Uttar Dinajpur.

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A. 5 districts

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C. 9 districts

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D. 11 districts

Question 6

Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Gaur in present-day West Bengal?

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Correct answer: B. Pala Empire — The Pala Empire, an important Buddhist dynasty, had Nalanda and later Gaur as significant centers. Gaur was an important city in this region.

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A. Maurya Empire

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C. Sena Empire

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D. Gupta Empire

Question 7

The Ajay River, a tributary of the Ganges, flows through which districts of West Bengal?

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Correct answer: A. Birbhum and Burdwan — The Ajay River flows through the Birbhum and Burdwan districts and is an important tributary of the Ganges River.

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B. Malda and Murshidabad

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C. Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri

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D. South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas

Question 8

The Chandernagore enclave, now part of West Bengal, was formerly a colony of which European power?

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Correct answer: C. French — Chandernagore was a French colony until 1954, when it was integrated into India and became part of West Bengal.

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A. British

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B. Portuguese

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D. Dutch

WBPSC (West Bengal) - MCQ Practice Questions