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[#816] Match the following lists List-I (Wildlife Sanctuary) List-II (District) a. Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary 1. Birbhum b. Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Nodia c. Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Jalpaiguri d. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary 4. North 24 Parganas
Correct Answer

(B) a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3

Explanation

Solution: Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Birbhum district of West Bengal. It is located between Ajay and Damodar rivers.
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nadia district of West Bengal.
Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the banks of river Ichamati, in North 24 Parganas.
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Jalpaiguri district of WestBengal.

[#817] The Russian dramatist staged the English translated comedies along with Goloknath Das in 1795. Who among the following was the Russian dramatist?
Correct Answer

(C) Gerasim Lebedev

Explanation

Solution: With the efforts of a Russian dramatist, Gerasim Lebedev and a Bengali theatre lover Goloknath Das, earliest plays were staged in the theatre. These plays were Disguise and Love is the Best Doctor.

[#818] The play 'Nil Darpan' criticised the white planters for their exploitation on indigo cultivation. This play was produced by Dinabandhu Mitra in the year
Correct Answer

(A) 1860

Explanation

Solution: Dinabandhu Mitra published his first and most famous play Nil Darpan in 1860 about the plight of Indigo farmers. It was an emotionally motivating play which played a significant role in Indigo revolt (Nilbidroha).

[#819] The most important cultural centre for Bengali theatre, which has worked with a prestigious and successful 74 years, is Rabindra Sadan. It is located at
Correct Answer

(A) Calcutta

Explanation

Solution: Rabindra Sadan is a cultural centre and a theatre in Kolkata. It was established in 1967. It is one of the famous stages in Bengali theatre.

[#820] The Minerva theatre was owned by
Correct Answer

(A) Nagendra Bhushan Mukhopadhyay

Explanation

Solution: The Minerva theatre was established in 1893 in Calcutta. It was established at the site on Beadon Street replacing Great National Theatre. The first play held on this stage was 'Macbeth'. It was initially owned by Nagendra Bhusan Mukhopadhayay.