West Bengal State GK

Located in Eastern India, the fourth most populous state in the country is widely considered the Melting pot of Cultures. Bordered by five different states, its capital Kolkata is often termed as the cultural capital of India. West Bengal offers a unique flavour to the richness of India with its synthesis of various languages, religions, customs, traditions, cuisines and lifestyle. Bound by the grandeur of the Himalayan ranges in the north and sweetened by the sea in the south, Bengal has everything a state needs to flourish.

After India gained independence from the British, Bengal played the most important role in emerging renaissance in the field of social, cultural, political and educational reforms. Reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose were at the forefront of the freedom movement.

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    "Discover an array of intriguing West Bengal General Knowledge questions and answers. Immerse yourself in the historical, cultural, and geographical facts of this vibrant state. Explore topics ranging from prominent historical figures and landmarks to literary achievements and political transitions. Enhance your knowledge of West Bengal's rich heritage through this comprehensive compilation of questions and insightful answers."
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    Who is known as the Father of the Bengali renaissance?Raja Ram Mohan Roy
    Who founded the Fort William College?Lord Wellesley
    In which year, the capital of India is shifted from Kolkata to Delhi?1911
    Who was throned the Tripuri Kingdom in 1464?Ratna Manikya I
    The novel Parineeta was written by?Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
    Upon Turks invasion in Bengal, Gaur was renamed as–?Lakhnauti
    As of 2020, how many times West Bengal won the Santosh trophy tournaments?32
    Who wrote Brahmagupta?Al-Biruni
    Who is the first player from the Indian subcontinent to play overseas?Mohammed Salim
    What was the capital of Deva Dynasty?Chittagong
    Which King was unanimously elected to end the Matsyanyaya period in Bengal?Shashanka
    Kanva kings were originally–?Brahmins
    In which year, Jyoti Basu became the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the first time?1977
    Bengal’s oldest inscription is–?Mahasthan Brahmi Inscription
    Who is known as the last independent Nawab of Bengal?Siraj ud-Daulah
    Who wrote Brahmanasarvasva?Halayudha Mishra
    Where the first factory was established by British East India Company?Hooghly
    The unique, first-of-its-kind, floating market has come up in which city of West Bengal?Kolkata
    Who had written the Meghnad Badh Kavya?Michael Madhusudan Dutt
    How many districts are there in West Bengal?23
    Which one is the first newspaper published in Bengali language?Samachar Darpan
    Which is the first newspaper of West Bengal?Samachar Darpan
    Who was the author of the first Bengali novel “Durgeshnondini”?Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
    Who was the final Sultan of Bengal?Daud Khan Karrani
    Who was the first Indian Librarian in National Library of India?Harinath De
    According to Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis, how many castes were found in Bengal?7
    The Indian Science Congress Association is started in the year?1914
    From which Lipi Anga Lipi and Bengali Lipi have been derived from?Brahmic Lipi
    In which year Sundarbans National Park is designated as World Heritage Site?1987
    During which time of dynasty, the famous Dhakeshwari temple was built?Sena Dynasty
    In which year Mihir Sen crossed the English Channel?1959
    Who founded Gokhale Memorial Girls’ School at Kolkata in 1920?Sarala Roy
    Who was the first Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court?Sir Barnes Peacock
    Whose ascension began the Saka Era?King Chashtana
    Total number of members in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly is?295
    Who was the first king of the Gahadavala dynasty?Chandradeva
    Who was the first speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly?Saila Kumar Mukherjee
    Who ousted the Hussain Shah Dynasty?Sher Shah
    Which one is the second planned city of India after Chandigarh?Durgapur
    In which year was the Durgapur Steel Plant established?1955
    Who was the first Bengali literature to win the Sahitya Akademi Award?Jibanananda Das
    Total number of National Parks in West Bengal is?6
    Who had written the “Sri Krishna Vijaya”?Maladhar Basu
    For which novel, Satinath Bhaduri conferred with “Rabindra Puraskar” award?Jaagari
    Jibanananda Das received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for the poetry book?Shreshtha Kavita
    In which year did Mahashweta Devi confer with the Ramon Magsaysay Award?1997
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