West Bengal - Study Mode

[#496] The theatre group Rangakarmee was founded by
Correct Answer

(A) Usha Ganguly

Explanation

Solution: Rangakarmee was started in 1976 by theatre activist Usha Ganguly.

[#497] The Star Theatre was built in
Correct Answer

(A) 1883

Explanation

Solution: The Star Theatre was estabished in 1883 in Beadon street, Calcutta. Later it moved to Bidhan Sarani.

[#498] When was Midnapore Canal commenced in the state?
Correct Answer

(C) 1871

Explanation

Solution: Midnapore canal was commenced in 1871 to link Cuttacj and Calcutta.

[#499] West Bengal Horticulture Development department develops hybrid vegetables and spices under what name?
Correct Answer

(C) IPSHA

Explanation

Solution: West Bengal Horticulture Development department develops hybrid vegetables and spices under the name 'IPSHA'. It has developed new hybrid vegetables (IPSHA cabbage, carrot, coriander), IPSHA spices, etc.

[#500] The Teesta Barrage Project is linked with which other major river to irrigate the districts of North and South Dinajpur and Malda?
Correct Answer

(C) Mahananda

Explanation

Solution: The Mahananda barrage and Dauk barrage are linked with Teesta barrage to irrigate the districts of Cooch Behar, Darjeeeling, Jalpaiguri, North and South Dinajpur and Malda.