Q. One of the innovation of the Mughals in building technology was prefab wooden structures. These portable homes were known as bangla in the seventeenth century from which the Anglo-Indian word ‘bungalow’ is derived. Which of the following Mughal emperor is credited with this innovation? (a) Akbar (b) Jahangir (c) Shahjahan (d) Aurangzeb Ans: (a) […]
Question Which tribal group in West Bengal has a well-developed written script of its own? Type multiple_choice Option Mal Paharia incorrect Option Munda correct Option Santhal incorrect Option Bhutia incorrect Solution Munda tribe has a well developed script known as Mundari Bani which was invented by Rohidas Singh Nag.
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Q. Whom did Babur defeat in the battle fought in 1526 to establish Mughal rule in India? (a) Daulat Khan Lodi (b) Ibrahim Lodi (c) Rana Sanga (d) Sikandar Lodi Ans: (b) Ibrahim Lodi Explanation: Babur defeated (b) Ibrahim Lodi in the battle fought in 1526 to establish Mughal rule in India. The battle, known
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Question According to Census 2011, the female literacy rate of West Bengal is Type multiple_choice Option 75.50% incorrect Option 60.54% incorrect Option 65.50% incorrect Option 70.54% correct Solution According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in West Bengal is 76.26%, exceeding the national average of 74%. The male literacy rate stands at 81.69%, while
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Q. Who among the following was a great musician in the court of Akbar? (a) Amir Khusro (b) Tansen (c) Ramdas (d) Abul Fazal Ans: (b) Tansen Explanation: The great musician in the court of Akbar was (b) Tansen. Tansen, whose full name was Mian Tansen or Tansen Mishra, was one of the most renowned
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Question According to Census 2011, the rural literacy rate of West Bengal is Type multiple_choice Option 60% incorrect Option 62.13% incorrect Option 70% incorrect Option 70.13% correct Solution According to the Census of 2011, the rural literacy rate in West Bengal is recorded at 72.13%. The male literacy rate in rural areas is 78.44%, while
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Option a-1 incorrect Option b-2 incorrect Option c-3 correct Option d-4 incorrect Solution The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) runs the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) scheme for the mothers and ailing infants in West Bengal. The AYUSHMATI schem run by the West Bengal government, caters to provide maternity services to every needy woman. The
Q. Which was the most important feature of Akbar’s land revenue system? (a) Collection of land revenue based on the accurate measurement of land (b) Collection of land revenue in cash or kind (c) Collection of land revenue directly at the central treasury (d) Fixation of rates Ans: (b) Collection of land revenue in cash
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Question First women graduates in India, who belonged to West Bengal are? Type multiple_choice Option Kadambini Ganguly incorrect Option Chandramukhi Basu incorrect Option Both (A) and (B) correct Option None of them incorrect Solution In 1884, West Bengal witnessed the achievement of its first women graduates, Kadambini Ganguly and Chandramukhi Basu. Notably, Kadambini Ganguly also
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Question IIT Kharagpur was set-up in the year Type multiple_choice Option 1945 incorrect Option 1941 incorrect Option 1951 correct Option 1952 incorrect
