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Q.1
WBPSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2023
Who wrote the national anthems of two countries?
A. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Kazi Nazrul Islam
D. Muhammad Iqbal
Explanation
Why Correct: Rabindranath Tagore wrote India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' and Bangladesh's national anthem 'Amar Shonar Bangla'. He is the only person to have authored the national anthems of two countries.
Distractor Analysis: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote 'Vande Mataram', which is the national song of India but not the national anthem. Kazi Nazrul Islam is the national poet of Bangladesh and wrote many songs, but not any national anthem. Muhammad Iqbal wrote 'Saare Jahan se Accha' and inspired Pakistan's national anthem lyrics, but he did not write the anthem itself.
Takeaway: Remember that Tagore and Pakistan's anthem writer (Hafeez Jullundhri) are different. Bangladesh's anthem is also by Tagore, making him unique.
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Q.2
WBPSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2019
Who designed the final form of Indian National Flag?
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Acharya Kripalani
C. Pingali Venkayya
D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation
Why Correct: Pingali Venkayya designed the final form of the Indian National Flag, which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947. He presented a version of the flag to Mahatma Gandhi in 1921, and it later evolved into the tricolour with the chakra.
Distractor Analysis: Sarojini Naidu was a poet and freedom fighter, not involved in flag design. Acharya Kripalani was a Congress president, not a flag designer. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a key leader in unification but had no role in designing the flag.
Takeaway: The flag's designer is a standalone fact: Pingali Venkayya. The flag's final form (with Ashoka Chakra) was slightly modified from his design. This fact is frequently tested in Modern Indian History.
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Q.3
WBPSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2008
China’s national game is:
A. Football
B. Hockey
C. Polo
D. Table Tennis
Explanation
Why Correct: Table tennis (ping pong) is the national sport of China. It has a massive following and China dominates international competitions.
Distractor Analysis: Football is popular but not the official national game. Hockey is field hockey, which is not China's national sport. Polo is historically associated with Persia and not China.
Takeaway: China's success in table tennis at the Olympics is unmatched, often winning all gold medals in the sport.
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