West Bengal GK MCQ Question and Answer

71

Which scheme run by West Bengal Government received the highest Public Service Award by United Nations in 2017?

A) Balika Samriddhi Yojana B) Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme C) Utkarsh Bangla Scheme D) Shikshashree

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

In June 2017, the United Nations awarded Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme with its highest Public Service Award for promoting girl's education.

72

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The literacy rate of West Bengal is 76.26%.
2. The male literacy rate of West Bengal is 81.69%.

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

As per Census 2011, literacy rate in West Bengal is 76.26% which is higher than the national average of 74%. Male literacy rate is 81.69% and female literacy rate is 70.54%.

73

Which of the following is true for literacy rate in West Bengal?

A) The literacy rate in West Bengal is higher than the national average. B) The literacy rate in West Bengal is lower than the national average. C) West Bengal's literacy rate is lowest in India. D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

As per Census 2011, literacy rate in West Bengal is 76.26% which is higher than the national average of 74%. Male literacy rate is 81.69% and female literacy rate is 70.54%.

74

Which district has highest sex ratio in West Bengal?

A) Kolkata B) East Midnapore C) North 24 Parganas D) Darjeeling

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Sex Ratio in West Bengal is 950 females per 1000 males, which is higher than the national average of 943. Highest sex ratio is in Darjeeling (971), lowest is in Kolkata (899).

75

Which among the following organisation has many schools running under it in different places of West Bengal?

A) Ramakrishua Mission B) Chinmaya Mission C) Missionaries of Charity D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

No explanation is given for this question. Let's Discuss on Board

76

Which among the following institutes is not situated in Kolkata?

A) Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute B) Marine Engineering and Research Institute C) Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fabrics D) Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) is located at North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

77

Which among the following districts of West Bengal has the lowest literacy rate?

A) South Dinajpur B) North Dinajpur C) Purulia D) Howrah

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

In West Bengal, the district with highest literacy rate is East Midnapore (87.6%) followed by Kolkata (87.14%) and North 24 Parganas (84.95%). The lowest literacy rate is in North Dinajpur (60.13%).

78

Which among the following districts of West Bengal has the highest literacy rate?

A) Kolkata B) East Midnapore C) Hooghly D) West Midnapore

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

In West Bengal, the district with highest literacy rate is East Midnapore (87.6%) followed by Kolkata (87.14%) and North 24 Parganas (84.95%). The lowest literacy rate is in North Dinajpur (60.13%).

79

Where is the University of North Bengal situated in West Bengal?

A) Cooch Behar B) Darjeeling C) New Jalpaiguri D) Kalimpong

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

University of North Bengal is a state university in Raja Rammohanpur near Siliguri in Darjeeling district of West Bengal.

80

When was the University of Calcutta founded?

A) 1854 B) 1857 C) 1860 D) 1874

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The University of Calcutta was founded on 24th January, 1857.

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