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[#546] The highest point in West Bengal is
Correct Answer

(A) Sandakphu

Explanation

Solution: The highest point in West Bengal is Sandakphu peak (3630m) in the Singalila range.

[#547] The Duar region in West Bengal is actually which of the following?
Correct Answer

(D) Part of Terai region at foothills of Eastern Himalayas

Explanation

Solution: The Duar region in West Bengal is actually the part of Terai region at foothills of Eastern Himalayas.

[#548] The name of monthly literary magazine published by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is
Correct Answer

(D) Bangadarshan

Explanation

Solution: The name of monthly literary magazine published by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is Bangadarshan.

[#549] The most popular hagiography of Chaitanyadev Chaitanyacharitamrita was written by
Correct Answer

(A) Krishnadas Kaviraja

Explanation

Solution: The most popular hagiography Chaitanyacharitamrita was written by Krishnadas Kaviraja. It focuses on the acts (charita) and on the meaning (amrita) of the acts of Chaitanya.

[#550] The first major Bengali poet to write Vaishnava lyrics was
Correct Answer

(B) Chandidas

Explanation

Solution: The first major Bengali poet to write Vaishnava lyrics was Chandidas. He is also known for his humanist declaration "Sabar upare manish satya, tahar upare nai".