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Subjects : General Studies, Numerical Test, Logical & Analytical Reasoning

Question Bank WBPRB Excise SI Prelims Exam - English

General Studies

Q 1 :
Yojna a weekly journal
  1. A.Ministry of Finance        
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
Q 2 :
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
  1. A.Ministry of Finance 
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
Q 3 :
Devaluation of a currency means
  1. A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
  2. B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
  3. C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
  4. D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Q 4 :
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
            1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
            2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
            3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
  1. A.1 and 3
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1 and 2
  4. D.1,2 and 3
Q 5 :
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
  1. A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
  2. B.Indira Mahila Yojna
  3. C.Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
  4. D.Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Q 6 :
What is Net National Product
  1. A.the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
  2. B.the money value of annual service generation in the economy
  3. C.the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
  4. D.The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
Q 7 :
National income is the 
  1. A.net national product at market price
  2. B.net national product at factor cost
  3. C.net domestic product at market price
  4. D.net domestic product at factor cost
Q 8 :
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
  1. A.financial system            
  2. B.tax system
  3. C.patents and copyrights  
  4. D.Public sector undertakings
Q 9 :
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
  1. A.2nd plan
  2. B.3rd plan
  3. C.5th plan
  4. D.6th plan
Q 10 :
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
  1. A.sales tax           
  2. B.custom tax
  3. C.excise tax         
  4. D.income tax
Q 11 :
The first Metro Railway Service in Kolkata began in the year
  1. A.1984
  2. B.1981
  3. C.1975
  4. D.1979
Q 12 :
Kolkata - Mumbai National Highway via Agra is known as
  1. A.NH-5
  2. B.NH-8
  3. C.NH-3
  4. D.NH-6
Q 13 :
Bongaon and Kolkata is connected by
  1. A.NH-35
  2. B.NH-02
  3. C.NH-06
  4. D.NH-32
Q 14 :
The headquarter of the Eastern Railway is located at
  1. A.Ranchi
  2. B.Kharagpur
  3. C.Dispur
  4. D.Kolkata
Q 15 :
Which is the longest national highway in India ?
  1. A.NH-27
  2. B.NH-30
  3. C.NH-44
  4. D.NH-53
Q 16 :
Which is the official Flower of West Bengal ?
  1. A.Lotus
  2. B.Palash
  3. C.Shephali
  4. D.Rhododendron
Q 17 :
Which is the official bird of West Bengal ?
  1. A.Green Imperial Pigeon
  2. B.White-throated King Fisher
  3. C.Koel
  4. D.Emerald Dove
Q 18 :
When did West Bengal become a state ?
  1. A.August 15, 1947 
  2. B.August 15, 1948
  3. C.November 26, 1949
  4. D.January 26, 1950
Q 19 :
What was the old name of Bengal ?
  1. A.Bhokardan
  2. B.Patalipura
  3. C.Kalpi
  4. D.Ganaridai
Q 20 :
Who founded the independent Bengal ?
  1. A.Ilians Shah
  2. B.Murshid Quli Khan
  3. C.Hussain Shah
  4. D.Alivardi Khan
Q 21 :
Who was the founder of Pala dynasty in Kamrupa
  1. A.Brahma Pala
  2. B.Ratna Pala
  3. C.Indra Pala
  4. D.Jaya Pala
Q 22 :
Why did Harshavardhana vow to kill Sasanka, the King of Bengal ?
  1. A.Sasanka treacherously killed his brother Rajya Vardhana
  2. B.Sasanka treacherously defeated him in a battle
  3. C.Sasanka treacherously killed his father Prabhakar Vardhana
  4. D.All of the above
Q 23 :
Where was the capital of Sasanka ?
  1. A.Samatata
  2. B.Tamralipta
  3. C.Karna Suvarna
  4. D.Lakhnawati
Q 24 :
The first ruler of Pala dynasty was
  1. A.Dharmapala
  2. B.Bhaskaravarman
  3. C.Gopala
  4. D.None of these
Q 25 :
Which Dynasty supplanted the Palas in Bengal ?
  1. A.Rai Dynasty
  2. B.Hoysala Dynasty
  3. C.Sen Dynasty
  4. D.Kakatiya Dynasty
Q 26 :
Who was the founder of the Sena dynasty ?
  1. A.Ballal Sena
  2. B.Hemanta Sena
  3. C.Laxman Sena
  4. D.Vijaya Sena
Q 27 :
Which among the following is famous port town visited by Xuanzang in 639 AD ?
  1. A.Kapilvastu
  2. B.Lumbini
  3. C.Kausambi
  4. D.Tamralipta
Q 28 :
Who was the last Pala King ?
  1. A.Mahipal
  2. B.Madanapala
  3. C.Gopala
  4. D.Devapala
Q 29 :
in Which period is known as the 'Golden Era' Bengali history ?
  1. A.Sena period
  2. B.Gupta Period
  3. C.Pala Period
  4. D.Maurya Period
Q 30 :
Rajendra Chola Dynasty I of the Chola Dynasty invaded some areas of Bengal between
  1. A.1030-1045
  2. B.1021-1023
  3. C.1300-1310
  4. D.1505-1506
Q 31 :
Who was the first king of Koch Dynasty ?
  1. A.Prithvinarayan
  2. B.Pran Narayan
  3. C.Naranarayan
  4. D.Biswa Singha
Q 32 :
The capital of Koch Kingdom was at
  1. A.Koch Behar
  2. B.Kamrupnagar
  3. C.Kamatapur
  4. D.None of the above
Q 33 :
Who had killed Rajyavardhana ?
  1. A.Harsha
  2. B.Shashanka
  3. C.Rajvardhana
  4. D.Gopala
Q 34 :
Which one of the following was the contemporary Bengal king during the time of Harsha of Kannauj ?
  1. A.Gopala
  2. B.Price Vijaya
  3. C.Shashanka
  4. D.Rajvardhana
Q 35 :
King Shashanka belonged to which Dynasty ?
  1. A.Sen Dynasty
  2. B.Gupta Empire
  3. C.Pala Empire
  4. D.Gauda Empire
Q 36 :
Who was Rajyavardhana ?
  1. A.The Buddhist King of Thanesar
  2. B.Son of Harsha
  3. C.King of Pala dynasty
  4. D.Brother of Shashanka
Q 37 :
When did Islam make its first appearance West Bengal with Sufi Missionaries ?
  1. A.During 15th century
  2. B.During the 11th century
  3. C.During 17th century
  4. D.During 12th century
Q 38 :
According to Indian Epic Mahabharata, o which kingdom was this Bengal region part of
  1. A.Vanga Kingdom
  2. B.Shashanka Kingdom
  3. C.Pala Kingdom
  4. D.Sena Kingdom
Q 39 :
Bengal Famine took place in
  1. A.1650
  2. B.1500
  3. C.1720
  4. D.1770
Q 40 :
Who was the first Sultan of Bengal
  1. A.Saifuddin Hamza Shah
  2. B.Sikandar Shah
  3. C.Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah
  4. D.Alauddin Firuz Shah I
Q 41 :
What astronomical discovery was announced by astronomers in March 2026?
  1. A.New planet in solar system
  2. B.Discovery related to 1,900 light-years away (specific object)
  3. C.Black hole merger
  4. D.Exoplanet with life signs
Q 42 :
On what date in March 2026 did Prime Minister Narendra Modi become India’s longest-serving head of government?
  1. A.15 March
  2. B.20 March
  3. C.22 March
  4. D.25 March
Q 43 :
What major infrastructure project was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 28 March 2026?
  1. A.Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
  2. B.Atal Tunnel
  3. C.Noida International Airport
  4. D.Chenab Bridge
Q 44 :
What was the status of India-US trade relations highlighted in early 2026 leading into March developments?
  1. A.Increased tariffs
  2. B.Breakthrough deal reducing US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
  3. C.Complete trade halt
  4. D.New sanctions
Q 45 :
What was the fiscal deficit target set for FY 2026-27 in the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman?
  1. A.4.0% of GDP
  2. B.5.0% of GDP
  3. C.4.5% of GDP
  4. D.4.3% of GDP
Q 46 :
What was the total expenditure estimated in the Union Budget 2026-27?
  1. A.β‚Ή49.6 lakh crore
  2. B.β‚Ή53.5 lakh crore
  3. C.β‚Ή55 lakh crore
  4. D.β‚Ή60 lakh crore
Q 47 :
What defence-related development was noted in the context of India’s preparedness amid global tensions in March 2026?
  1. A.Reduction in capex
  2. B.Withdrawal from international exercises
  3. C.Complete self-reliance achieved
  4. D.Surge in defence budget and modernisation push
Q 48 :
What significant diplomatic agreement was announced between India and Canada in early March 2026?
  1. A.Defence pact
  2. B.Free Trade Agreement
  3. C.Strengthened economic partnership
  4. D.Climate alliance
Q 49 :
Which airport or port received a critical LPG shipment (Pyxis Pioneer) in March 2026 amid West Asia tensions?
  1. A.Mundra Port
  2. B.Paradip Port
  3. C.New Mangalore Port
  4. D.Kandla Port
Q 50 :
What major international sporting hosting rights did India receive in March 2026?
  1. A.2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships
  2. B.2028 Olympics
  3. C.2030 Asian Games
  4. D.2027 Cricket World Cup

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