West Bengal lies in eastern India with Kolkata as the capital and a long history as a colonial trading centre. The state spans the Gangetic delta, Darjeeling hills, and Sundarbans mangrove region and conducts WBCS as its flagship civil services exam.
West Bengal GK Questions with Answers PDF
10 exam-focused questions · lightweight PDF · free download
Download Now ↓West Bengal quick facts
| Capital | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 26 January 1950 (West Bengal; East Bengal became East Pakistan in 1947 partition) |
| Official language(s) | Bengali (Nepali in hills, Urdu and others in parts) |
| Public Service Commission | WBPSC |
| Flagship exam | WBCS (Executive) / Miscellaneous Services |
Focus your revision on: Gangetic delta and Sundarbans · Kolkata colonial and cultural history · Darjeeling Himalaya and tea · Bengal Renaissance figures · WBCS examination.
West Bengal GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of West Bengal?
Answer: Kolkata - Which language is the official language of West Bengal?
Answer: Bengali - Which Public Service Commission conducts WBCS exams?
Answer: West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) - Which mangrove delta region lies in southern West Bengal?
Answer: Sundarbans - Which hill station in West Bengal is known for tea gardens and Kanchenjunga views?
Answer: Darjeeling - Which river flows through Kolkata before reaching the Bay of Bengal?
Answer: Hooghly (Bhagirathi-Hooghly distributary of Ganga system) - Which poet and Nobel laureate is closely associated with Bengali cultural identity?
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore - Which bridge over the Hooghly is an iconic Kolkata landmark?
Answer: Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) - Which university in Kolkata was among the earliest modern universities in India?
Answer: University of Calcutta (1857) - Which festival is the major autumn celebration in West Bengal dedicated to Goddess Durga?
Answer: Durga Puja
How to prepare for WBPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for WBCS (Executive) / Miscellaneous Services. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the West Bengal GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for WBPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for WBCS (Executive) / Miscellaneous Services. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for West Bengal GK?
Gangetic delta and Sundarbans; Kolkata colonial and cultural history; Darjeeling Himalaya and tea; Bengal Renaissance figures; WBCS examination.