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Class 3 SST Kolkata Question Answer

Last updated on August 15th, 2023 at 09:57 pm

Q: What are the main railway stations in Kolkata and where are they located?

A: The main railway stations in Kolkata are Howrah and Sealdah. Howrah station is located on the west bank of the river Hooghly, and Kolkata and Howrah are twin cities.

 

Q: What connects the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah?

A: The Howrah Bridge and the Vidyasagar Setu connect the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah.

 

Q: What was Kolkata’s significant contribution to transportation in India?

A: Kolkata was the first city in India to have an underground railway system called the Metro. The Metro is an important means of transport in the city, although trams and double-decker buses can still be seen around the city.

 

Q: What is the name of the airport in Kolkata and who is it named after?

A: The airport in Kolkata is named after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

 

Q: What are some of the important industries in Kolkata?

A: Some of the important industries in Kolkata are jute, textiles, rice, rubber, paper, and chemicals.

 

Q: What are some of the tourist attractions located in the heart of Kolkata?

A: Some of the tourist attractions located in the heart of Kolkata are Fort William, the Victoria Memorial, the Birla Planetarium, Science City, College Street, Indian Botanic Garden, Alipore Zoo, Rabindra Sarobar, and Belur Math.

 

Q: What is the National Library and where is it located?

A: The National Library is the biggest library in India, and it is located in Kolkata.

 

[Q] What is the capital of West Bengal?

[A] The capital of West Bengal is Kolkata.

 

[Q] Which is the important port of Kolkata?

[A] Syama Prasad Mookherjee port trust.

 

[Q] Which are the monsoon months in Kolkata?

[A] June to September.

 

[Q] What are the traditional clothes for men and women in Kolkata?

[A] Traditional dress for men in Kolkata is the dhoti kurta or pajama kurta, while for women it is the sari-blouse and salwar kameez.

 

[Q] What is the staple food of Bengalis?

[A] Rice and fish are the staple food of Bengali.

 

[Q] Which is the popular sweet of Bengalis?

[A] The most popular sweets are Sandesh and rasgulla.

[Q] Which are the most important festival in west Bengal?

[A] Kali puja and Durga puja are important festivals in Kolkata.

 

[Q] Which is the main language spoken in Kolkata?

[A] Bengali is the main language spoken in Kolkata.

 

[Q] Who wrote our national anthem?

[A] Rabindra Nath Tagore, belongs to Kolkata.

[Q] Who was the first Indian to get a Nobel prize?

[A] Rabindra Nath Tagore.

 

[Q] Which are the main railway stations of Kolkata?

[A] Howrah and sealdah are the main railway stations of Kolkata.

[Q] Which is the first city in India to have an underground railway system?

[A] Kolkata

 

[Q] What are the important tourist attractions in Kolkata?

[A] Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium, Science City, Kalighat, Indian Botanic Garden, Alipur Zoo, Ramindra Sarovar, and Belur Math are some tourist attractions in Kolkata.

 

 

[Q] Explain the climate of Kolkata.

[A] Kolkata has a moderate climate that is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter, and it rains heavily during monsoon months.

 

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