Q11. Which famous freedom fighter from Bengal is known as “Netaji”?
a) Chittaranjan Das
b) Subhas Chandra Bose
c) Bipin Chandra Pal
d) Aurobindo Ghosh
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Correct Answer: b) Subhas Chandra Bose
Explanation: Subhas Chandra Bose, popularly known as “Netaji” (respected leader), was a prominent Indian nationalist and freedom fighter from Bengal. He founded the Indian National Army and sought international support to liberate India from British rule. Bose’s charismatic leadership and his slogan “Jai Hind” inspired many Indians during the independence movement.
Q12. Which river forms a part of the international border between India and Bangladesh in West Bengal?
a) Ganges
b) Mahananda
c) Ichamati
d) Teesta
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Correct Answer: c) Ichamati
Explanation: The Ichamati River forms a part of the international border between India and Bangladesh in West Bengal. It flows through the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal and the Satkhira district of Bangladesh. The river plays a significant role in the region’s ecology and has historical importance in the cultural exchange between the two countries.
Q13. Which famous Bengali social reformer is known for his efforts in promoting widow remarriage?
a) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
c) Keshab Chandra Sen
d) Debendranath Tagore
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Correct Answer: a) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Explanation: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a renowned Bengali social reformer who championed the cause of widow remarriage in 19th century India. He played a crucial role in the passing of the Widow Remarriage Act of 1856. Vidyasagar also made significant contributions to Bengali education, including the simplification of the Bengali alphabet and the introduction of punctuation marks.
Q14. Which famous Bengali scientist made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and has a particle named after him?
a) Jagadish Chandra Bose
b) Meghnad Saha
c) Satyendra Nath Bose
d) Prafulla Chandra Ray
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Correct Answer: c) Satyendra Nath Bose
Explanation: Satyendra Nath Bose was a renowned Bengali physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics. He is best known for his work on quantum statistics, which led to the concept of the “Bose-Einstein condensate.” The class of particles that obey Bose-Einstein statistics are named “bosons” in his honor, recognizing his significant impact on modern physics.
Q15. Which traditional Bengali art form involves the creation of elaborate designs on the floor using rice paste?
a) Patachitra
b) Kantha
c) Alpana
d) Dokra
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Correct Answer: c) Alpana
Explanation: Alpana is a traditional Bengali folk art form that involves creating intricate designs on the floor using rice paste. These designs are typically made during festivals and special occasions. Alpana is not only decorative but also holds cultural and religious significance. The art form showcases the creativity and artistic skills passed down through generations in Bengali households.
Q16. Which famous Bengali novelist wrote “Pather Panchali,” which was later adapted into a film by Satyajit Ray?
a) Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
c) Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
d) Manik Bandyopadhyay
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Correct Answer: c) Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
Explanation: “Pather Panchali” was written by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, a renowned Bengali novelist. The book, which portrays rural Bengali life, was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film by Satyajit Ray in 1955. This film, the first of Ray’s Apu Trilogy, brought international recognition to Bengali cinema and is considered a landmark in world cinema.
Q17. Which famous Bengali mathematician made significant contributions to probability theory and statistics?
a) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
b) Satyendra Nath Bose
c) Meghnad Saha
d) Ashutosh Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: a) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
Explanation: Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis was a renowned Bengali mathematician who made significant contributions to statistics and probability theory. He is best known for developing the Mahalanobis distance, a statistical measure. Mahalanobis also founded the Indian Statistical Institute and played a crucial role in formulating India’s second five-year plan using statistical methods.
Q18. Which famous Bengali revolutionary founded the Anushilan Samiti, a secret revolutionary organization?
a) Khudiram Bose
b) Prafulla Chaki
c) Aurobindo Ghosh
d) Jatindranath Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: c) Aurobindo Ghosh
Explanation: Aurobindo Ghosh, a prominent Bengali revolutionary, founded the Anushilan Samiti, a secret revolutionary organization, in the early 1900s. The Samiti played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in Bengal. Later in his life, Aurobindo became a spiritual leader and philosopher, establishing the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry.
Q19. Which famous Bengali economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998?
a) Amartya Sen
b) Abhijit Banerjee
c) Sukhamoy Chakravarty
d) Pranab Bardhan
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Correct Answer: a) Amartya Sen
Explanation: Amartya Sen, a renowned Bengali economist and philosopher, won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998 for his contributions to welfare economics. His work on social choice theory, economic inequality, and development economics has been highly influential. Sen’s concept of “capability approach” to human well-being has significantly impacted development thinking and policy-making worldwide.
Q20. Which famous Bengali scientist is known for his work on cosmic rays and the ionosphere?
a) Jagadish Chandra Bose
b) Meghnad Saha
c) Satyendra Nath Bose
d) Prafulla Chandra Ray
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Correct Answer: b) Meghnad Saha
Explanation: Meghnad Saha was a renowned Bengali astrophysicist known for his groundbreaking work on thermal ionization and its application to stellar atmospheres. He developed the Saha ionization equation, which explains the ionization states of elements in stellar atmospheres. Saha’s work on cosmic rays and the ionosphere significantly advanced our understanding of astrophysics and atmospheric science.