West Bengal GK MCQ Question and Answer

71

In which agro-climatic zone of the state, terrace cultivation takes place?

A) Hill Zone B) Terai Zone C) Gangetic flood plain D) Coastal flood plain

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Terrace cultivation takes place in Hill Zone/Northern Hill agro-climatic zone of West Bengal. This region includes Darjeeling (except Siliguri division) and Northern edge of Jalpaiguri district.

72

Darjeeling tea, the pride of West Bengal is not available in which of the following form?

A) White form B) Black form C) Orange form D) Green form

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Darjeeling tea is available in black, green and white form.

73

Cultivation of Boro rice in West Bengal is predominant at which district?

A) Cooch Behar B) Bardhaman C) Murshidabad D) Birbhum

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Bardhaman is the main producer of Boro rice in West Bengal.

74

Consider the following in relation to floriculture in West Bengal.
1. Marigold and Orchids are among the major flowers.
2. Teensukhia in Jalpaiguri is a major flower farm.
3. Main exports are sent to Middle East countries.

A) Only 1 and 2 B) Only 2 and 3 C) Only 1 and 3 D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Major flowers produced in West Bengal are rose, tubersose, carnation, gerbera, gladiolus, hibiscus, orchids and marigold. Main flower producers are Kalimpong, Pamkskura, Ranaghat, Thakurnagar, Bagnan, etc. Main exports are sent to Middle East countries.

75

Consider the following about Kangsabati Reservoir Project in West Bengal.
1. Started in 1956
2. West and East Midnapore
3. Bankura and Hooghly
4. 38 m high dam at Khatra
Which of the following is associated with the Kangrabati project?

A) 1, 2 and 4 B) 1, 2 and 3 C) 1, 3 and 4 D) All of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The Kangabati Reservoir Project was started in 1956 as a part of India's Second Five Year Plan. It provides water to 348,477 hectares of land in the districts of West and East Midnapore, Bakura and Hooghly. It is a 38 m high dam at Khatra town.

76

Barley is produced on the vast stretch of West Bengal comprising of Malda Jalpaiguri and Murshidabad. Most of the barley produce goes for the manufacturing of

A) Beer B) Baby food products C) energy dirinks D) Both (A) and (B)

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Large part of the Barley produce of West Bengal goes for manufacturing beer and other alcoholic products. It is also commonly used in baby food products.

77

An important season for low productivity in agriculture in West Bengal is

A) Mostly barren land B) Lack of perennial rivers C) Unfavourable climatic conditions D) Predominance of small farmers

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

West Bengal contributes 8% to India's foodgrain production. This low productivity is due to predominance of small and medium farmers tiling about 68% of the total cultivated area.

78

Which sector is a major milk supplier in West Bengal?

A) Unorganised Sector B) Organised Sector C) Cooperative Sector D) Joint Sector

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

About 4.9 million tonnes of Milk is produced annually. Only 2% of this is supplied by the organised sector i.e. the government sector. The rest is supplied by the private sector that is unorganised.

79

Which district in West Bengal is the highest producer of fresh water fishes?

A) Nadia B) East Midnapore C) Murshidabad D) Hooghly

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Nadia district in West Bengal is the highest producer of fresh water fishes.

80

Which district in West Bengal has the highest availability of milk?

A) Bardhaman B) Nadia C) Jalpaiguri D) Bankura

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Bardhaman has the highest availibility of Milk while South Dinajpur has the lowest.

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