West Bengal GK MCQ Question and Answer

41

Belpahari hill ranges lie in which district of West Bengal?

A) West Midnapore B) Purulia C) Birbhum D) Bardhaman

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Belpahari hill ranges lie in West Midnapore district of West Bengal.

42

At present West Bengal is surrounded by how many states?

A) 6 B) 7 C) 4 D) 5

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

West Bengal shares its interstate boundaries with Bihar and Jharkhand in the West, Odisha in the South, Assam in the North-east and Sikkim in the North.

43

'Sundarbans' in West Bengal has been declared World Heritage Site in

A) 1999 B) 1987 C) 1979 D) 1969

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

'Sundarbans' in West Bengal has been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

44

Which soil is considered good for the cultivation of wet land crops like rice and jute?

A) New alluvium soil B) Forest soil C) Sandy soil D) Mountain soil

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

New Alluvium soil also known as Khadar is very fertile in nature owing to the new organic material that gets deposited during floods. It is good for paddy, wheat and jute cultivation.

45

Which soil is best suited for agriculture?

A) Old alluvium B) New alluvium C) Peat soil D) Red soil

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

New Alluvium soil also known as Khadar is very fertile in nature owing to the new organic material that gets deposited during floods. The sil has high humus content, high water holding capacity and is less acidic. Hence, new alluvium soil is best suited for agriculture.

46

Which region in West Bengal receives the highest amount of rainfall?

A) Foothills of the Himalayas B) Coastal areas C) Western plateau D) Eastern plains

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The region of foothills of the Himalayas of West Bengal receives the highest amount of rainfall. The heaviest rainfall (200-400cm) receiving districts are Darjeeling, Coochbehar and Jalpaiguri.

47

Which of the following types of climate does West Bengal experience?

A) Tropical monsoon B) Semi-arid C) Humid D) Sub-tropical dry

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The Southern region of West Bengal experiences tropical Savannah and the Northern region witnesses humid sub-tropical type of climate. Overall the state experiences Tropical Monsoon type of climate.

48

Which is the most effective preventive measure to check soil erosion in the region of North Bengal?

A) Making sea dykes B) Terrace farming C) Strip cropping D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Landslides, deforestation, shifting cultivation and excess siltation in mountain rivers increases soil erosion of mountain and forest soil of North Bengal. Cultivation along the hill slopes, terrace farming, afforestation are some of the preventive measures.

49

Which district of West Bengal likely receives snowfall during winters?

A) Alipur Duar B) Jargram C) Darjeeling D) North Dinajpur

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The Darjeeling Himalayan hill region experiences a harsh winter with occasional snowfall at places.

50

Which among the following place is likely to receive the least rainfall during the monsoon season?

A) Bankura B) Kalimpong C) North 24 Parganas D) Howrah

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The Western plateau area i.e. Bankura and Purulia are likely to receive the least rainfall (100-150 cm) during the monsoon season.

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