West Bengal - Study Mode

[#286] Name the place where the Jalpesh Mela is held.
Correct Answer

(B) Mainaguri

Explanation

Solution: Jalpesh Mela is held in the month of February-March on the occasion of Shivratri in Maniaguri town of Jalpaiguri district.

[#287] Name the famous Rathyatra near Serampore.
Correct Answer

(A) Mahesh

Explanation

Solution: Rathyatra of Mahesh near Serampore is very famous. Here rathyatra is celebrated with traditional fervour and enthusiasm.

[#288] Nabobarsho marks the beginning of new year in West Bengal as per the
Correct Answer

(A) Hindu calendar

Explanation

Solution: Nabo Barsho is also known as Poila Baishakh (1st day of Baisakh month) which marks the beginning of new year in Bengal as per the Hindu calendar.

[#289] Match the following lists List-I List-II a. Gangasagar Mela 1. Chaitra Sankranti b. Rash Mela 2. Full moon day in Kartik month c. Charak Puja 3. First day of Baishakh month d. Nabo barsho 4. Makar Sankranti
Correct Answer

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

Explanation

Solution: Gangasagar Mela is held on the occasion of Makar Sakranti in mid-January.
Rash Mela is held on the full moon day in Kartik month (December).
Charak Puja is held on the day of Chaitra Sakranti.
Nabo Barsho is also known as PoilaBaishak (1st day of Baishakh month).

[#290] Who was the inspiration behind 'Young Bengal Movement'?
Correct Answer

(B) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio

Explanation

Solution: Young Bengal Movement' was introduced by Henry Louis Vivian Deozio. This movement adopted rationalism and atheism as the common denominators of civil conduct among upper caste educated Hindus.