Q31. Where was the first factory established by the British East India Company in West Bengal?
a) Hughli
b) Calcutta
c) Durgapur
d) Siliguri
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Correct Answer: a) Hughli
Explanation: The first factory established by the British East India Company in West Bengal was in Hughli (Hooghly) in 1651. This factory marked the beginning of British trade and influence in Bengal, which later expanded to other parts of India.
Q32. Which one is the first Bengali novel?
a) Kapalkundala
b) Durgeshnandini
c) Char Addhyay
d) Shesh Prashna
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Correct Answer: b) Durgeshnandini
Explanation: “Durgeshnandini,” written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is considered the first Bengali novel. Published in 1865, it marked the beginning of modern Bengali literature and inspired many subsequent writers.
Q33. Who wrote the “Meghnad Badh Kavya”?
a) Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
c) Michael Madhusudan Dutt
d) Sunil Gangopadhyay
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Correct Answer: c) Michael Madhusudan Dutt
Explanation: “Meghnad Badh Kavya” is an epic poem written by Michael Madhusudan Dutt. It is a tragic epic based on the Ramayana and is considered one of the greatest works in Bengali literature.
Q34. In which year was “Anandamath,” written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, published?
a) 1882
b) 1886
c) 1889
d) 1895
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Correct Answer: a) 1882
Explanation: “Anandamath,” written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, was published in 1882. The novel is famous for its patriotic theme and the song “Vande Mataram,” which became a national anthem for Indian independence.
Q35. Which was the first newspaper published in the Bengali language?
a) Digdarshan
b) Sambad Pravakar
c) Tattobodhini
d) Samachar Darpan
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Correct Answer: d) Samachar Darpan
Explanation: “Samachar Darpan” was the first Bengali newspaper, published in 1818. It played a significant role in the spread of modern ideas and education among the Bengali-speaking population.
Q36. In which year was Hickey’s Bengal Gazette, the first newspaper of India, published in Calcutta?
a) 1780
b) 1788
c) 1818
d) 1823
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Correct Answer: a) 1780
Explanation: Hickey’s Bengal Gazette, also known as the “Calcutta General Advertiser,” was the first newspaper published in India. It was established by James Augustus Hickey in 1780 in Calcutta.
Q37. Who was the author of the first Bengali novel “Durgeshnandini”?
a) Satyajit Ray
b) Rabindranath Tagore
c) Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
d) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
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Correct Answer: d) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Explanation: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay authored “Durgeshnandini,” which is considered the first Bengali novel. The novel was published in 1865 and marked the beginning of modern Bengali fiction.
Q38. When was the first electric tramcar started in Kolkata?
a) 1883
b) 1896
c) 1902
d) 1918
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Correct Answer: c) 1902
Explanation: The first electric tramcar in Kolkata started operating on March 27, 1902. Kolkata was the first city in India to have an electric tram system, which significantly improved urban transportation.
Q39. Who was the first Indian Librarian of the National Library of India?
a) B.S. Kesavan
b) D.R. Kalia
c) Harinath De
d) K.M. Asadulla
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Correct Answer: c) Harinath De
Explanation: Harinath De was the first Indian Librarian of the National Library of India. He was appointed in 1907 and made significant contributions to the development and organization of the library.
Q40. Which Governor General of India set up the National Library of India in Kolkata?
a) Lord Curzon
b) Lord Chelmsford
c) Lord Minto
d) Warren Hastings
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Correct Answer: a) Lord Curzon
Explanation: Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India, established the National Library of India in Kolkata in 1903. It was initially known as the Imperial Library and later renamed the National Library after independence.