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Why was the Non-Cooperation Movement suspended by Gandhiji so abruptly

Q. Why was the Non-Cooperation Movement suspended by Gandhiji so abruptly? (a) It turned out to be ‘violent’, which was against his principles (b) There was no response from the public (c) The British Government suppressed the movement ruthlessly (d) Some differences arose between some of the Congress leaders and Gandhiji. Ans: (a) It turned […]

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In West Bengal foothill region of the Himalayas is known as

Question In West Bengal foothill region of the Himalayas is known as Type multiple_choice Option Terai and Duars correct Option Barind incorrect Option Diara incorrect Option Bagri incorrect Solution The foothill region of the Himalayas in West Bengal is referred to as Terai and Duars. It is separated into two parts by the Teesta River.

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Haldia is a center for

Question Haldia is a center for Type multiple_choice Option Petro-Chemical Industries correct Option Deep-sea fishing incorrect Option Iron & Steel Industries incorrect Option Engineering Industries incorrect Solution Haldia Township is situated alongside the Haldi River, a tributary of the Ganges River. It serves as a prominent hub for various petrochemical industries and is being developed

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People of the Sundarbans derive livelihood basically from

Question People of the Sundarbans derive livelihood basically from Type multiple_choice Option Rainfed monocropping incorrect Option Tourism incorrect Option Fishing correct Option Construction of barrages and embankments incorrect Solution The primary source of livelihood for the residents of Sundarbans is fishing, which plays a vital role in sustaining their livelihoods.

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Why was the Khilafat Movement started by the Ali brothers after the First World War

Q. Why was the Khilafat Movement started by the Ali brothers after the First World War? (a) To turn foreigners out of the country (b) To attain freedom from the British rule (c) To cooperate with various organizations formed in the country to attain independence (d) To agitate for the preservation of the office of

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Among West Bengal’s districts, the lowest human development index is recorded for

Question Among West Bengal’s districts, the lowest human development index is recorded for Type multiple_choice Option Malda incorrect Option Purulia correct Option Murshidabad incorrect Option Birbhum incorrect

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Who were the President and Secretary of the Congress Khilafat Swaraj Party formed by Motilal

Q. Who were the President and Secretary of the Congress Khilafat Swaraj Party formed by Motilal Nehru in 1922? (a) Malviya and Jayakar (b) Vithalbhai and Malviya (c) Motilal Nehru and Malviya (d) C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru Ans: (d) C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru Explanation: The correct answer is (d) C. R.

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Who said: ‘Cowardice and Ahimsa do not go together any more than water and fire’

Q. Who said: ‘Cowardice and Ahimsa do not go together any more than water and fire’? (a) Acharya Narendra Dev (b) Mahatma Gandhi (c) Acharya Vinoba Bhave (d) Jayaprakash Narayan Ans: (b) Mahatma Gandhi Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Mahatma Gandhi. The quote, “Cowardice and Ahimsa do not go together any more than water

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The soil of Bankura district is

Question The soil of Bankura district is Type multiple_choice Option Podzolic incorrect Option Alluvial incorrect Option Lateritic correct Option Silty incorrect Solution The soil in Bankura district can be categorized into three main types, as identified in the Groundwater Resources Assessment and Management of the Bankura District, CSME, 1993. These types include: (1) Red Soil,

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Chittaranjan in West Bengal is well known for its

Question Chittaranjan in West Bengal is well known for its Type multiple_choice Option Fertiliser plant incorrect Option Locomotive works correct Option Iron and Steel industry incorrect Option None of the above incorrect Solution Chittaranjan is renowned for the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), a prominent manufacturing facility that specializes in the production of mainline electric broad

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