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The living conditions of Spinners in India during the British Period

Q. The living conditions of Spinners in India during the British Period (a) improved substantially (b) deteriorated (c) became better because they turned agriculturalists (d) improved because they migrated to Britain Ans: (b) deteriorated Explanation: The correct answer is deteriorated. The living conditions of spinners in India during the British period generally deteriorated. The British […]

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A branch of Ganga river that flows into Bangladesh is known by which name?

Question A branch of Ganga river that flows into Bangladesh is known by which name? Type multiple_choice Option Gangotri incorrect Option Padma correct Option Padmini incorrect Option Padmavati incorrect Solution In the Murshidabad district, near Dhulain, the Ganga River undergoes a natural division, resulting in two branches. One of these branches gracefully flows into Bangladesh

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Which of these statements is false regarding intermediaries in eighteenth century India?

Q. Which of these statements is false regarding intermediaries in eighteenth century India? (a) Intermediaries were local craftsmen who supplied luxury goods to the royal courts. (b) They were local officials who represented the administration. (c) Hindu and Jain merchants who lent money to the state (d) All the above Ans: (a) Intermediaries were local

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Ajay river flows through which among the following district of West Bengal?

Question Ajay river flows through which among the following district of West Bengal? Type multiple_choice Option Bardhaman correct Option Jargram incorrect Option South 24 Parganas incorrect Option None of the above incorrect Solution The Ajay River originates from the Dumka district of the Chotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand. It enters West Bengal near Chittaranjan and gracefully

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Consider the following statements about Ganga-Brahramputra delta.

Question Consider the following statements about Ganga-Brahramputra delta. 1. Situated in Asia 2. Haldia Sea port 3. Area of 100 sq km. Which of the following is true? Type multiple_choice Option Only 1 incorrect Option Only 1 and 2 incorrect Option Only 1 and 3 incorrect Option All of the above correct Solution The Ganges-Brahmaputra

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Damodar river rises from

Question Damodar river rises from Type multiple_choice Option Rajmahal plateau incorrect Option Chotanagpur plateau correct Option Himalayas incorrect Option Eastern Ghats incorrect Solution Originating from the Khamarpath Hill of the Chotanagpur plateau in Bihar, the Damodar River embarks on its journey. It traverses approximately 289 km within Bihar before entering the state of West Bengal.

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Which of these statements is false regarding Military Fiscalism?

Q. Which of these statements is false regarding Military Fiscalism? (a) It was an attempt by the state to do away with intermediaries. (b) A more efficient form of revenue collection. (c) Loot collected by the army (d) None of the above Ans: (c) Loot collected by the army Explanation: The false statement regarding Military

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East Kolkata wetlands have been declared as

Question East Kolkata wetlands have been declared as Type multiple_choice Option Biodiversity site incorrect Option Tourist site incorrect Option World Heritage site incorrect Option Ramsar site correct Solution East Kolkata Wetlands is a wetland site of international importance and included as a Ramsar site in 2002.

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In West Bengal the region North of the Ganga is known as

Question In West Bengal the region North of the Ganga is known as Type multiple_choice Option Terai incorrect Option Bhabar incorrect Option Barind correct Option Rarh incorrect Solution The northern stretch of the Ganga is referred to as Barind.

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Jalpaiguri in West Bengal is situated on the banks of which rivers?

Question Jalpaiguri in West Bengal is situated on the banks of which rivers? Type multiple_choice Option Teesta and Karala incorrect Option Teesta and Jaldhaka correct Option Jaldhaka and Torsa incorrect Option Teesta and Raidhak incorrect Solution Originating from the majestic Zemu glacier in the Himalayas, the Teesta River embarks on its journey. Along its course,

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