West Bengal - Study Mode

[#656] The first jute mill was set up in India in
Correct Answer

(B) 1859

Explanation

Solution: India's first jute mill was set up in 1859 at Rishra in Hooghly near Kolkata.

[#657] The Durgapur-Raniganj-Asansol Industrial Region is located in the Western part of which of the following districts of West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(C) Bardhaman

Explanation

Solution: The Durgapur-Raniganj-Asansol Industrial Region is located in the Western part of Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It is located at the north of river Damodar.

[#658] Who started the newspaper Shom Prakash?
Correct Answer

(C) Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar

Explanation

Solution: In 1859, Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar started the newspaper Shom Prakash.

[#659] Who is the national poet of Bangladesh?
Correct Answer

(B) Kazi Nazrul Islam

Explanation

Solution: Bangladesh declared Kazi Nazrul Islam as their national poet.

[#660] Who is the founder of Bengal Art School?
Correct Answer

(A) Abanindranath Tagore

Explanation

Solution: Abanindranath, the founder of the Bengal Art School was popularly known as 'Aban Thakur'.