West Bengal - Study Mode

[#516] The Bengal Self-Government Act III built up three classes of Local authorities, viz, the District Board, the local Board and the
Correct Answer

(A) Union Committee

Explanation

Solution: The Bengal Self-Government Act III built up three classes of Local authorities, viz, the District Board, the local Board and the Union Committee.
The District Board had the authority over the whole district, whereas the Local Board was meant for each sub-division and the Union Committees for a group of villages.

[#517] The Bengal Local Self-Government Act III, 1885 was passed by
Correct Answer

(A) Lt. Governor Sir Ashley Eden

Explanation

Solution: The Bengal Local Self-Government Act III, 1885 was passed by Lt. Governor Sir Ashley Eden.

[#518] Which among the following districts lies in the Western plateau region of West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(B) Bardhaman

Explanation

Solution: The Western plateau and the adjoining uplands cover an area comprising the whole of Purulia district, the western part of Birbhum, Bankura and Bardhaman districts and west Midnapore district.

[#519] What is the name of the new island formed in the delta plains of West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(D) Purbasha

Explanation

Solution: The new island formed in the delta plains of West Bengal is Purbasha.

[#520] What is the length of International boundary with Bangladesh shared by West Bengal in km?
Correct Answer

(C) 2272

Explanation

Solution: West Bengal has the largest international boundary with Bangladesh (2272km) and smallest international boundary with Nepal.