West Bengal GK MCQ Question and Answer

71

Consider the following statements
1. Birbhum is identified as an area for sand mining.
2. Exploration of coal bed methane is taking place in West Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Many areas for sand mining in West Midnapore, Birbhum and East Bardhaman are identified. Exploration of natural gas resources also known as Coal Bed Methane is taking place along the coal mines in West Bengal.

72

Coal mine disasters in West Bengal are due to

A) slumping B) faulting C) inadequate stowing D) flooding

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Coal mine disasters in West Bengal are due to frequent flooding.

73

Borjora and Mezia mines of Bankura district in West Bengal are famous for which mineral?

A) Copper B) Coal C) Iron ore D) Manganese

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The most superior industrial coal of West Bengal is of Bituminous variety. High grade bituminous coal is mined at Bardhaman (Raniganj, Dishergarh, Kulti, Jamuria, Ramnagar), Bankura (Barjora, Mezia) and Purulia (Nituria).

74

Belpahari and Gidhni area of West Midnapore has deposits of which mineral?

A) Manganese B) Copper C) Barytes D) Kyanite

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The deposits of manganese are found in the Belpahari and Gidhni of West Midnapore, Paharpur in Purulia and Malachite in Bardhaman district of West Bengal.

75

Beldi Apatite Mine is located in which among the following places of West Bengal?

A) Birbhum B) Purulia C) Malda D) Howrah

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Beldi Apatite Mine is located in Purulia district of West Bengal.

76

Which state highway links the five districts of Murshidabad, Birbhum, Bardhaman, Hooghly and West Midnapore?

A) SH-10 B) SH-1 C) SH-7 D) SH-15

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

SH7 links the five districts of Murshidabad, Birbhum, Bardhaman, Hooghly and West Midnapore. Its route is Nalhati-Natunhat Arambag-Chandrakona-Keshpur.

77

Which of the following railways is also known as 'Toy Train'?

A) ERZ B) SERZ C) DHR D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is also known as Toy Train.

78

Which of the following docks is/are the part of the Kolkata Dock System?

A) Kidderpore Dock B) Netaji Subhash Dock C) Budge Budge Dock D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The Kolkata Dock System comprises of Kidderpore Dock, Netaji Subhash Dock and Budge Budge Dock.

79

Which of the following airports in West Bengal is for International flights?

A) Barrackpore B) Bagdogra C) Malda D) Kalaikunda

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Bagdogra Airport is a custom airport and has international services to Bhutan and Thailand. Barrackpore and Kalaikunda Airports are for defence purposes. Malda Airport is for domestic flights.

80

Which newly constructed national highway passing through West Bengal runs upto Bhutan border?

A) NH10 B) NH317A C) NH133A D) NH327B

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

NH317A starts from its junction with NH317 near Hasimara connecting Jaigaon in the state of West Bengal and terminates at Indo/Bhutan Border.

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