Q. The finest of Mughal architecture in marble is the(a) Diwan-i-Am(b) Taj Mahal(c) Peacock throne(d) Pearl mosqueAns: (b) Taj Mahal Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture in marble. It is an iconic mausoleum located in Agra, India, and was commissioned by Emperor […]
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Q. The depiction of which of the following is not characteristic of Mughal paintings?(a) Religious scenes(b) Court and cultural scenes(c) Scenes of battle(d) Mythological themesAns: (a) Religious scenes
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Question Which wetland is located in Murshidabad district of West Bengal? Type multiple_choice Option Ahiran Jhil correct Option Rasikbeel incorrect Option Patlakhawa incorrect Option Satragachi incorrect Solution Ahiran Jhil Wetland is located in Murshidabad. Rasikbeel Wetland is situated in Coochbehar district near the town of Tufanganj. Patlakhawa Rasomati Wetland is located in Coochbehar district along
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Consider the following statements about alluvial soil present in West Bengal. 1. Old alluvium is more fertile than new. 2. In Jalpaiguri it is called Terai soil. 3. It loses fertility due to river bank erosion. Which of the following is true? Option Only 1 incorrect Option Only 2 incorrect Option Only 3 correct Option
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Q. Painting in the Mughal period was at its prime during the reign of(a) Jehangir(b) Shahjahan(c) Aurangzeb(d) AkbarAns: (a) Jehangir Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Jehangir. Painting in the Mughal period reached its prime during the reign of Emperor Jehangir (also spelled Jahangir). He was a patron of the arts and had a great
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FEATURES OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS [ PART – 1] 1. Some of them are available only to the citizens while others are available to all persons whether citizens, foreigners or legal persons like corporations or companies. 2. They are not absolute but qualified. The state can impose reasonable restrictions on them. However, whether such restrictions are
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Consider the following statements and find the correct one. 1. Prolonged wet and dry spells causes soil erosion in Central Bengal. 2. Spring season in Bengal experiences no rainfall and pleasant weather conditions. 3. Silviculture is a preventive measure of soil erosion in some districts of West Bengal. Answer: 1 and 2
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Q. Which of the following lists the monuments in chronological sequence?(a) Qutab Minar, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal(b) Qutab Minar, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort(c) Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Qutab Minar, Taj Mahal(d) Agra Fort, Qutab Minar, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj MahalAns: (a) Qutab Minar, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal
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Question If West Bengal receives light showers during cold weather season then it is due to Type multiple_choice Option South-West monsoon incorrect Option North-East trade winds incorrect Option Western disturbances incorrect Option Both (B) and (C) correct Solution There is occasional rainfall or light showers in West Bengal during cold weather season due to North-East
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Question In which season Bengal receives torrential rains and thunderstorms known as ‘Kal-baisakhi’? Type multiple_choice Option Season of retreating monsoon incorrect Option Season of South-West monsoon incorrect Option Cold weather season incorrect Option Hot weather season correct Solution Nor-westers or Kal Baisakhi occurs in West Bengal in the hot summer monts. It occurs due to
