Welcome to Set-02: West Bengal GK Special.
You have already attempted the WBP Constable Mock Test Set-01. Today, we are focusing on the most important section for any state exam – The State General Knowledge.
In the WBP Constable and Kolkata Police (KP) exams, approx 8-10 questions come directly from West Bengal’s Geography, History, and Culture. This mock test covers:
- Rivers and Dams of West Bengal.
- Famous Personalities and Literature.
- Districts and Administrative Divisions.
- Total Questions: 20
- Passing Score: 16/20
- Time Limit: 8 Minutes.
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Deep Dive: West Bengal General Knowledge for WBP 2026
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) gives huge weightage to “Know Your State” questions. It is impossible to clear the Preliminary or Mains cutoff without mastering Bengal’s Geography, History, and Culture. This Set-02 Mock Test was just a trailer. Below is the detailed study material you need to memorize.
1. WBP Constable Exam Pattern 2026
Before studying, review the battlefield. The pattern focuses heavily on GK.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & GK | 40 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 Marks |
Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.
2. Administrative Divisions of West Bengal
West Bengal is divided into 5 administrative divisions. Questions often ask “Which district falls under which division?”.
- Jalpaiguri Division: Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar. (North Bengal).
- Malda Division: Malda, Murshidabad, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur.
- Burdwan Division: Hooghly, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Birbhum.
- Presidency Division: Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Nadia.
- Medinipur Division: East Medinipur, West Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, Purulia.
3. National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
West Bengal is rich in biodiversity. You must know these locations:
| National Park | District | Famous For |
|---|---|---|
| Sundarbans | South 24 Parganas | Royal Bengal Tiger |
| Gorumara | Jalpaiguri | One-horned Rhino |
| Jaldapara | Alipurduar | Indian Rhino |
| Singalila | Darjeeling | Red Panda |
| Buxa Tiger Reserve | Alipurduar | Tiger & Elephant |
4. History of Bengal (Exam Highlights)
- Battle of Plassey (1757): Siraj-ud-Daulah was defeated by Robert Clive in Palashi (Nadia). This marked the beginning of British Rule.
- Partition of Bengal (1905): Announced by Lord Curzon. It triggered the Swadeshi Movement.
- Capital Shift (1911): India’s capital was moved from Calcutta to Delhi.
- Visva-Bharati (1921): Founded by Rabindranath Tagore at Santiniketan.
5. Borders of West Bengal
West Bengal is strategically important. It shares borders with:
- 3 Countries: Bangladesh (East), Nepal (North-West), Bhutan (North-East).
- 5 States: Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam.
For official notifications and syllabus updates, always check the West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (Official Site).
Don’t stop here. Practice more: Coming Soon: Set-03! We will cover “General Science (Physics & Biology)” specifically for WBP Constable.
Conclusion:
West Bengal GK is vast. Focus on Districts, Rivers, and Famous Personalities. Revising this page alone gives you preparation for 5-6 marks.
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