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    Question

    Who was Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, and what was his

    significance in the political history of West Bengal?
    A He was the first Chief Minister of West Bengal from the Indian National Congress. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 11 years, marking the final decade of CPI(M) governance in the state. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C He was the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D He was a prominent freedom fighter who led the independence movement in West Bengal. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E He was a Nobel Prize-winning economist who advised the government on economic reforms. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Buddhadeb Bhattacharya was a significant figure in West Bengal's political history as the last Chief Minister from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), serving from 2000 to 2011. His tenure marked the final decade of CPI(M) governance in the state, ending a long period of Left Front rule. Bhattacharya's leadership was pivotal during a time of significant political and social changes in West Bengal. His passing at the age of 80 marks the end of an era in the state's political landscape.

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