West Bengal - Study Mode

[#96] First women graduates in India, who belonged to West Bengal are?
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The first women graduates Kadambini Ganguly and Chandramukhi Basu were from West Bengal in 1884.
Kadambini Ganguly also became the first women physician.

[#97] Find the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. ASHA 1. Mothers and ailing infants b. AYUSHMATI 2. Maternity service c. WBHS 2008 3. Cashless medical treatment d. MCHs 4. 6 mother and child hubs
Correct Answer

(C) c-3

Explanation

Solution: The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) runs the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) scheme for the mothers and ailing infants in West Bengal.
The AYUSHMATI schem run by the West Bengal government, caters to provide maternity services to every needy woman.
The West Bengal state has initiated an insurance scheme from 2014 known as West Bengal Cashless Medical Treatment Scheme.

[#98] According to Census 2011, the rural literacy rate of West Bengal is
Correct Answer

(D) 70.13%

Explanation

Solution: As per Census 2011, the rural literacy rate of West Bengal is 72.13%. The rural male literacy rate stands at 78.44% and the rural female literacy rate stands at 65.50%.

[#99] According to Census 2011, the female literacy rate of West Bengal is
Correct Answer

(D) 70.54%

Explanation

Solution: As per Census 2011, literacy rate in West Bengal is 76.26% which is higher than the national average of 74%. Male literacy rate is 81.69% and female literacy rate is 70.54%.

[#100] Which tribal group in West Bengal has a well-developed written script of its own?
Correct Answer

(B) Munda

Explanation

Solution: Munda tribe has a well developed script known as Mundari Bani which was invented by Rohidas Singh Nag.