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West Bengal GK MCQ Question and Answer with easy explanations. West Bengal State GK MCQ section provides you all type of GK mcq questions with explanations. West BengalState GK MCQ is important for exams like State PCS, IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NEET etc. Page-8 section-5

Each section contains 100 MCQs on West Bengal .
71
Calcutta High Court's Jurisdiction was extended to cover
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Calcutta High Court's Jurisdiction was extended to cover Chandernagore and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as of 2nd May, 1950.
72
Which pair is incorrect?
List-I List-II
a. The Panchayat Act, 1973 1. Three tyre system
b. The Bengal Local Self-Government Act III 2. Passed in 1880
c. The West Bengal Panchayat Act 1957 3. First time introduced the Adult Franchise
d. The West Bengal Zila Parishad Act, 1963 4. Introduced Anchalik Parishad and the Zila Parishad
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The four-tier panchayat system was replaced by three-tier system according to the Panchayat Act,1973. The Bengal Self-Government Act III, 1885 was passed by Lt. Governor Sir Ashley Eden. The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1957 for the first time introduced the principle of adult franchise in the rural self-governing bodies. The West Bengal Zila Parishad Act, 1963 introduced Anchalik Parishad and the Zila Parishad.
73
Which among the following is not a Municipal Corporation in West Bengal?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
In West Bengal, there are 7 Municipal Corporations. Kolkata, the state capital and a metropolitan city, is managed by Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). Bidhannagar is managed by Bidhannagar Municipality. Chandannagar and Siliguri have their own municipality corporations. Howrah, Asansol and Durgapur have other Municipal Corporations of West Bengal.
74
West Bengal was the first state to hold the Panchayat elections with the official participation of the political parties. It was adopted in the year
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
West Bengal was the first state to hold the Panchayat elections with the official participation of the political parties. It was adopted in June, 1978.
75
The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1957 for the first time introduced
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1957 for the first time introduced the principle of adult franchise in the rural self-governing bodies. Another distinct feature of this Act was Gram Sabha which was the only structure where direct democracy was possible in the vast democratic country.
76
The rules and regulations of the Municipal Administration of the state are described in the
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The rules and regulations of the Municipal Administration of the state are described in the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993.
77
The only cantonment in West Bengal is in
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The only cantonment in West Bengal is in Barrackpur.
78
The office of Zila Parishad is located in the
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The office of Zila Parishad is located in the District headquarters. The Sabhadhipati is the head of the Zila Parishad.
79
The Municipality of Raniganj lies in which district of West Bengal?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The areas of Raniganj, Asansol, Durgapur have municipalities that are included in Bardhaman district.
80
The Municipal Corporations are formed in West Bengal under which act?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Municipal Corporations are formed in West Bengal under Municipal Corporation Act, 1980. These are established in big cities that have large populations.