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West Bengal GK MCQ Question and Answer with easy explanations. West Bengal State GK MCQ section provides you all type of GK mcq questions with explanations. West BengalState GK MCQ is important for exams like State PCS, IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NEET etc. Page-7 section-2

Each section contains 100 MCQs on West Bengal .
61
The acid rich mountain soil is good for which crop(s)?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The acid rich mountain soil is less fertile and black in colour. It is good for tea, pineapple, oranges and pears cultivation.
62
The 'nor-westers' are particularly good for which crops in West Bengal?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Nor-westers or Kal Baisakhi occurs in West Bengal in the hot summer monts. It occurs due to cyclones originating in the Bay of Bengal. These thunderstorms and stormy winda are good for paddy and jute.
63
Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The state gets 90% of its rainfall from Bay of Bengal branch of South-West monsoon. Around 10-15 June, the whole of West Bengal comes under the influence of South-West monsoon and heavy rainfall occurs in all parts of the state till September.
64
Pick the incorrect pair from the following given data.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Mountain soil is present at an elevation of 2550 m in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal. Red soil is found in the districts of Birbhum, Bardhaman, Bankura, Midnapore, some parts of Malda and Dinajpur. Alluvial soil is found in Murshidabad, Nadia, Howrah and North 24 Parganas. Laterite soil is found in the districts of Birbhum, Bardhaman, Bankura, Purulia, Midnapore, some areas of Barind and Mudhupur forest areas.
65
New alluvium soil present in Murshidabad district is also called
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
New alluvium soil present in Murshidabad district is also called Khadar.
66
In which season Bengal receives torrential rains and thunderstorms known as 'Kal-baisakhi'?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Nor-westers or Kal Baisakhi occurs in West Bengal in the hot summer monts. It occurs due to cyclones originating in the Bay of Bengal. These thunderstorms and stormy winda are good for paddy and jute.
67
If West Bengal receives light showers during cold weather season then it is due to
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
There is occasional rainfall or light showers in West Bengal during cold weather season due to North-East trade winds and Western disturbances in North India.
68
Consider the following statements and find the correct one.
1. Prolonged wet and dry spells causes soil erosion in Central Bengal.
2. Spring season in Bengal experiences no rainfall and pleasant weather conditions.
3. Silviculture is a preventive measure of soil erosion in some districts of West Bengal.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
No explanation is given for this question. Let's Discuss on Board
69
Consider the following statements about alluvial soil present in West Bengal.
1. Old alluvium is more fertile than new.
2. In Jalpaiguri it is called Terai soil.
3. It loses fertility due to river bank erosion.
Which of the following is true?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
New alluvium soil is more fertile than old alluvium soil. Alluvial soil is not found in Jalpaiguri. Alluvial soil is found along the banks of the rivers. Hence, loses some of its fertility due to river bank erosion.
70
Which wetland is located in Murshidabad district of West Bengal?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ahiran Jhil Wetland is located in Murshidabad. Rasikbeel Wetland is situated in Coochbehar district near the town of Tufanganj. Patlakhawa Rasomati Wetland is located in Coochbehar district along the Torsa river. Satragachi Wetland is situated in Howrah.