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Test Your Bengali General Knowledge Quiz

Explore Bengali Culture with Fun Trivia

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Martha PittmanUpdated Aug 23, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
Learning OutcomesStudy Material
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This Bengali General Knowledge quiz helps you review key facts on culture, history, and language with 15 quick multiple-choice questions. Use it to spot gaps before an exam or learn a few new facts; for more practice, try the Bengali skills check or the broader general quiz .

Kolkata is situated along which river?
Yamuna
Hooghly River - Kolkata developed along this distributary of the Ganges
Godavari
Narmada
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Who is officially honored as the National Poet of Bangladesh?
Sufia Kamal
Jibanananda Das
Kazi Nazrul Islam - revered for his revolutionary and lyrical works
Sukanta Bhattacharya
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Which traditional Bengali sweet is primarily made from chhana (fresh cottage cheese)?
Sandesh - a classic chhana-based sweet of Bengal
Jalebi
Gulab Jamun
Kheer
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What is the Bengali New Year popularly called?
Baisakhi
Pohela Boishakh - the first day of the Bengali calendar
Ugadi
Vishu
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Which folk theatre form is especially associated with Bengal?
Therukoothu
Kathakali
Jatra - a popular open-air folk theatre tradition
Yakshagana
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Which Indian city is popularly known as the City of Joy?
Kolkata - the nickname was popularized by Dominique Lapierre's book
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Chennai
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What is the script traditionally used to write both the Bengali and Assamese languages commonly called in academic contexts?
Latin alphabet
Perso-Arabic
Bengali-Assamese script - the standard script for Bengali and Assamese
Devanagari
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Who founded Visva-Bharati University at Santiniketan?
Aurobindo Ghose
Rabindranath Tagore - he established the university in 1921
Debendranath Tagore
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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The Sundarbans UNESCO World Heritage Site is shared by which countries?
India and Bangladesh - the mangrove forest spans both nations
India and Sri Lanka
India and Myanmar
Bangladesh and Myanmar
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In which year was the first (administrative) Partition of Bengal implemented under Lord Curzon?
1911
1905 - the division sparked widespread protests
1935
1890
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The 1952 Language Movement (Bhasha Andolon) took place primarily in which city?
Khulna
Dhaka - protests demanding recognition of Bengali
Chittagong
Kolkata
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The fish called ilish in Bengali is commonly known in English as what?
Pomfret
Rohu
Hilsa - a prized anadromous fish in Bengali cuisine
Mackerel
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Which work is widely regarded as the first Bengali novel?
Kapalkundala
Gita Govinda
Durgeshnandini (1865) - by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Bishabriksha
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Murshidabad is historically famous for which type of silk?
Mulberry silk - Murshidabad has long been a mulberry silk hub
Wild tussar silk only
Muga silk
Eri silk
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In the North Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal's primary cyclone season peaks in which months?
July to August
April to May only
October to November - the post-monsoon peak for strong cyclones
January to February
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Which medieval Bengali poet is closely associated with the Vaishnava Padavali tradition?
Sukumar Ray
Michael Madhusudan Dutt
Kamini Roy
Chandidas - noted for devotional love lyrics
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The Cooch Behar royal palace was built entirely in Dravidian architectural style.
False - it shows strong European and Indo-Saracenic influences
True
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Ruposhi Bangla is a renowned poetry collection by Jibanananda Das.
True - written in the 1930s and published posthumously
False
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Sylheti Nagri (Nagori) is a historical script once used to write the Sylheti language.
True - it was used in parts of Sylhet region
False
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Kanchenjunga lies entirely within West Bengal.
False - it straddles the Nepal-Sikkim border; not within West Bengal
True
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify significant Bengali cultural landmarks and traditions
  2. Analyse historical events that shaped Bengal's identity
  3. Evaluate contributions of prominent Bengali figures to arts
  4. Recall key facts about Bengali language and literature
  5. Apply knowledge of Bengali geography to map regional features
  6. Demonstrate understanding of Bengali festivals and cuisine

Cheat Sheet

  1. Explore Durga Puja - Dive into Bengal's grandest festival, where vibrant idols and rhythmic drumbeats fill the streets with jubilant energy. Experience the artistry of handcrafted pandals, the aroma of festive sweets, and joyous community gatherings that last for days.
  2. Delve into Bengali Literature - Journey from the ancient verses of the Charyapada to Tagore's timeless poems and novels that shaped modern thought. Discover how storytelling in Bengal blends spirituality, romance, and social commentary into unforgettable classics.
  3. Understand the Bengali Language - Trace the evolution of Bengali script and pronunciation, and learn why it unites millions across Bangladesh and eastern India. This melodic language boasts a rich lexicon and has inspired poets, reformers, and filmmakers alike.
  4. Discover Bengali Cuisine - Savour the delicate balance of mustard oil, spices, and fresh fish that make Bengali dishes unique. From steaming plates of biryani to silky kormas and sweet rosogollas, each bite is a cultural adventure.
  5. Learn about Bankim Chandra Chatterjee - Meet the literary pioneer whose words "Vande Mataram" ignited patriotic fervor across India. His novels blend historical drama with social insight, laying the foundation for modern Bengali fiction.
  6. Study the Bengal Renaissance - Explore the 19th-century cultural awakening that sparked reform in art, education, and politics. Figures like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Rabindranath Tagore challenged norms and championed a new vision of progressive Bengal.
  7. Examine the Language Movement of 1952 - Understand how student protests in Dhaka led to the recognition of Bengali as a state language, inspiring International Mother Language Day. This milestone symbolizes the power of culture and identity in shaping nations.
  8. Identify Bengal's Geography - Chart the lush Sundarbans mangrove forest, home to Royal Bengal tigers, and the sprawling Ganges Delta, one of the world's largest river systems. These landscapes support unique ecosystems and millions of residents.
  9. Appreciate Kazi Nazrul Islam - Celebrate the "Rebel Poet" whose fiery verses championed freedom and social justice. Nazrul's blend of devotional songs, revolutionary lyrics, and rich rhythms still inspires artists today.
  10. Recognize Bengali Architecture - Marvel at terracotta temples in Bishnupur, adorned with intricate carvings, and the majestic Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. These landmarks reflect Bengal's blend of indigenous craftsmanship and colonial influences.
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