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West Bengal — Land, People and Heritage

Geography, culture, festivals and heritage of West Bengal.

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Q1 · West Bengal — Land, People and Heritage · EASY
Durga Puja is the most important festival of West Bengal. During which month of the Hindu calendar is Durga Puja mainly celebrated?
Q2 · West Bengal — Land, People and Heritage · EASY
The Sundarbans is a famous mangrove forest located in West Bengal. Which river forms the main delta in which the Sundarbans is situated?
Q3 · West Bengal — Land, People and Heritage · MEDIUM
Rabindranath Tagore composed the national anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana'. He was born in Kolkata and was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance. In which year did Rabindranath Tagore receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Q4 · West Bengal — Land, People and Heritage · MEDIUM
The terracotta temples of Bishnupur are famous heritage structures in West Bengal. These temples were built during the rule of which dynasty?
Q5 · West Bengal — Land, People and Heritage · MEDIUM
The famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also known by which name?