West Bengal GK

Question Who among the following Noble laureates is not associated with the University of Calcutta? Type multiple_choice Option Amartya Sen incorrect Option C.V. Raman incorrect Option Ronald Ross incorrect Option Har Gobind Khurana correct Solution There are four Nobel Laureates associted with the University of Calcutt i.e. Ronald Ross, Rabindranath Tagore, CV Raman and Amartya […]

Question ‘Ahare Bangla’ is the name of Type multiple_choice Option food festival of West Bengal correct Option handicraft fair incorrect Option cultural programme to promote folk music incorrect Option None of the above incorrect Solution Ahare Bangla, the indulgent five-day food carnival, is meticulously organized by the Animal Resources Development Department of West Bengal. This

Question Basantautsav means Type multiple_choice Option Festival of colour incorrect Option Festival of spring incorrect Option Dol Jatra incorrect Option All of the above correct Solution Holi, the vibrant Festival of Colours, takes on a delightful charm in West Bengal, where it is lovingly known as Dol or Basantautsav. In the picturesque town of Shantiniketan,

Question Consider the following statements 1. The food carnival ‘Ahare Bangla’ generally takes place in the month of July. 2. The Animal Resources Development Department encourages many non-conventional meat and meat products in this food festival. Which sentence(s) is/are true? Type multiple_choice Option Only 1 incorrect Option Only 2 correct Option Both 1 and 2

Question Durga Puja is celebrated for   Type multiple_choice Option Three days incorrect Option Four days incorrect Option Five days correct Option Six days incorrect Solution Durga Puja unfolds over a span of five blissful days, each carrying its own significance and fervor. These cherished days are lovingly referred to as Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami,

Question Jalpesh Mela is celebrated on the occasion of Shivratri in the month of Type multiple_choice Option January-February incorrect Option February-March correct Option March-April incorrect Option June-July incorrect Solution Jalpesh Mela is held in the month of February-March on the occasion of Shivratri in Maniaguri town of Jalpaiguri district.

Question Kalabhat, Gobindobhog, Tulaipanji, Kataribhog are the names of Type multiple_choice Option unique varieties of rice correct Option unique varieties of pulao incorrect Option varieties of wheat incorrect Option None of the above incorrect Solution West Bengal has many varieties of rice, viz, Kalabhat (black rice), Gobindabhog, Tulaipanji, Katavibhog, etc.

Question Kenduli Mela is famous for Type multiple_choice Option gatherings of thousands of Bauls correct Option large number of Kirtanians incorrect Option lots of shops of local handicrafts incorrect Option None of the above incorrect Solution Kenduli Mela is a vibrant gathering of the revered Baul community. This enchanting fair attracts several thousands of Bauls

Question Kenduli Mela is held in Birbhum district on the occasion of Type multiple_choice Option Nabobarsho incorrect Option Makar Sankranti correct Option Akshaya Tritiya incorrect Option Nag Panchami incorrect Solution Kenduli Mela is held on the occasion of Mkar Sakranti in mid-January. This mela is held in the Jaydev Kenduli village of Birbhum district.

Option a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 correct Option a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1 incorrect Option a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3 incorrect Option a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1 incorrect Solution Gangasagar Mela is a three-day event held in mid-January. Kenduli Mela is held on the occasion of Makar Sakranti in mid-January. Jalpesh Mela is held in the month of February-March