West Bengal Geography Demography, Settlements & General Questions 2023

Q. According to the Census of India, 2011, in West Bengal, the highest sex ratio was found in the district of

(A) Hooghly
(B) Darjeeling
(C) Birbhum
(D) Murshidabad

Correct Answer: (C) Birbhum

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Q. Bongaon and Kolkata is connected by

(A) NH 31
(B) NH 34
(C) NH 06
(D) NH 35

Correct Answer: (D) NH 35

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Q. Which district in West Bengal is known for its terracotta temples?

(A) Bankura
(B) Malda
(C) Birbhum
(D) Jalpaiguri

Correct Answer: (A) Bankura

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Q. Which is the oldest mountain railway in India that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

(A) Konkan Railway
(B) Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
(C) Nilgiri Mountain Railway
(D) Kalka-Shimla Railway

Correct Answer: (B) Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

West Bengal Geography Demography, Settlements & General Questions 2022

Q. Name the newest district of West Bengal.

(A) Kalimpong
(B) Paschim Bardhaman
(C) Jhargram
(D) Alipur Duar

Correct Answer: (C) Jhargram

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Q. According to the Census of India, 2011, in West Bengal, the highest literacy rate of population was found in the district of

(A) Purba Medinipur
(B) Kolkata
(C) North 24 Parganas
(D) Hawrah

Correct Answer: (A) Purba Medinipur

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Q. In West Bengal, according to Census of India, 2011, the highest number of census towns (CTs) are found in the district of

(A) North 24 Parganas
(B) Howrah
(C) Hooghly
(D) Barddhaman

Correct Answer: (A) North 24 Parganas

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Q. According to the Census of India, 2011, in West Bengal, the lowest density of population was found in the district of

(A) Darjiling
(B) Dakshin Dinajpur
(C) Bankura
(D) Purulia

Correct Answer: (D) Purulia

West Bengal Geography Demography, Settlements & General Questions 2021

Q. First metro rail was started in India at Kolkata on

(A) 5th April, 1981
(B) 15th August, 1982
(C) 24th October, 1984
(D) 13th January, 1991

Correct Answer: (C) 24th October, 1984

West Bengal Geography Demography, Settlements & General Questions 2019

Q. ______ is a central university in West Bengal.

(A) Gour Banga University
(B) Rabindra Bharati
(C) Vishwa Bharati
(D) University of Calcutta

Correct Answer: (C) Vishwa Bharati

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Q. According to the Census of India, 2011, the sex ratio of West Bengal is ______.

(A) 947
(B) 948
(C) 938
(D) 958

Correct Answer: (A) 947

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Q. Bangladesh accesses the enclaves in Cooch Bihar through ______ corridor.

(A) Teen Bigha
(B) Darjeeling
(C) Jalpaiguri
(D) None of the above

Correct Answer: (A) Teen Bigha

West Bengal Geography Demography, Settlements & General Questions 2017

Q. The most vulnerable tribal community in West Bengal is

(A) Santhal
(B) Munda
(C) Birhore
(D) Toto

Correct Answer: (D) Toto

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Q. The district having the highest percentage of ST population (in 2011) in West Bengal is

(A) Darjeeling
(B) Alipurduar
(C) Purulia
(D) Dakshin Dinajpur

Correct Answer: (B) Alipurduar

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Q. The number of class I towns in West Bengal is

(A) 68
(B) 58
(C) 48
(D) 38

Correct Answer: (B) 58

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Q. The maximum migration (migrants by place of birth) in West Bengal (as in 2001) had occurred as

(A) Inter-district
(B) Intra-district
(C) Inter-state
(D) International

Correct Answer: (B) Intra-district

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Q. The district having the lowest population density (as in 2011) in West Bengal is

(A) Darjeeling
(B) Bankura
(C) Purulia
(D) Alipurduar

Correct Answer: (C) Purulia

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Q. West Bengal shares boundaries with how many foreign countries?

(A) Five
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four

Correct Answer: (D) Four

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Q. Which one of the following towns of West Bengal has been selected for ‘smart city’ development?

(A) Kalyani
(B) Siliguri
(C) Haldia
(D) Bidhannagar

Correct Answer: (D) Bidhannagar

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Q. Which district of the following does not have Fluoride contamination in groundwater?

(A) Purulia
(B) Birbhum
(C) Bankura
(D) Nadia

Correct Answer: (D) Nadia

West Bengal Geography Demography, Settlements & General Questions 2016

Q. Level of urbanization in West Bengal in 2011 is

(A) 27·81%
(B) 31·16%
(C) 28·32%
(D) 32·24%

Correct Answer: (B) 31·16%

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Q. Literacy rate of West Bengal as on 2011 is

(A) 72·04%
(B) 77·08%
(C) 78·01%
(D) 73·50%

Correct Answer: (D) 73·50%

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Q. Population density of West Bengal as on 2011 is

(A) 1028 person per square km.
(B) 1023 person per square km.
(C) 1038 person per square km.
(D) 1033 person per square km.

Correct Answer: (A) 1028 person per square km.

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Q. Lowest literacy rate found in West Bengal is in

(A) Purba Medinipur
(B) Koch Bihar
(C) Uttar Dinajpur
(D) Malda

Correct Answer: (C) Uttar Dinajpur

West Bengal Geography Demography, Settlements & General Questions 2015

Q. West Bengal was formed on:

(A) 1st January of 1905
(B) 15th August of 1947
(C) 26th January of 1950
(D) 14th April of 1948

Correct Answer: (B) 15th August of 1947

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Q. ………………. is the largest district of West Bengal in size –

(A) South 24 Parganas
(B) Midnapore (West)
(C) Burdwan
(D) Jalpaiguri

Correct Answer: (A) South 24 Parganas

West Bengal Geography Demography, Settlements & General Questions 2014

Q. Which of the following districts of West Bengal has the lowest literacy rate in 2011?

(A) Malda
(B) Murshidabad
(C) Purulia
(D) Uttar Dinajpur

Correct Answer: (D) Uttar Dinajpur