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[#371] Banga Bibhushan Samman Award carries a cash award of how many rupees?
Correct Answer

(D) Rs. 2 lakh

Explanation

Solution: Banga Bibhushan Award is the highest civilian award of West Bengal. It contains a cash award of 2 lakh rupees.

[#372] Anandabazar Patrika gave awards in memory of
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Anandanazar Patrika gave awards in memory of Prafulla Kumar Sarkar and Suresh Chandra Mazumdar.

[#373] Ananda Puraskar was started in
Correct Answer

(C) 2000

Explanation

Solution: In 2000, all three awards were merged in and it became one award i.e. Ananda Puraskar.

[#374] Who was the founder of Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals?
Correct Answer

(D) Prafulla Chandra Ray

Explanation

Solution: Prafulla Chandra Ray was the founder of Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, India's first pharmaceutical company.

[#375] Who was the first student to receive a dual degree from Calcutta University?
Correct Answer

(C) Ashutosh Mukherjee

Explanation

Solution: Ashutosh Mukherjee was the first student to receive dual degree from Calcutta University, one in