West Bengal GK MCQ Question and Answer

1

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The first jute mill was set up in 1859 at Rishra near Kolkata.
2. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is being set up at Kulpi over an area of 1500 hectares.

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

India's first jute mill was set up in 1859 at Rishra in Hooghly near Kolkata. A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is being set up at Kulpi over an area of 1500 hectares.

2

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Jute industry in West Bengal is flourishing because jute is grown in plenty there.
2. Well-developed roadways help in the transportation of jute farms to the mills.

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) None of above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Jute industry in West Bengal is flourishing because jute is grown in plenty there. The state holds first position in the production of Jute.

3

Which of the following is/are the major jute producing centre(s), located in West Bengal?

A) Naihati B) Bhatpara C) Titagarh D) All of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Major centres of production of Jute in West Bengal are Nahihati, Bhatpara, Titagarh and Kamarhati in North 24 Parganas district; Bansberia, Baidyabati, Rishra and Srerampore in Hooghly district; Salkia, Howrah and Uluberia in Howrah district and Budge in South 24 Parganas district.

4

Which of the following districts are famous for small scale industries related to cotton sarees and silk sarees?

A) North 24 Parganas B) Bankura C) Murshidabad D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

North 24 Parganas, Nadia, Murshidabad, Bankura and Birbhum districts of West Bengal are famous for small scale industries related to cotton sarees and silk sarees.

5

Which iron and steel plant is called 'Ruhr of India'?

A) Bhilai B) Durgapur C) Rourkee D) Jamshedpur

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Durgapur region is also known as Ruhr of India due to its coalfields.

6

Which district in Bengal is famous for silk industry from medieval times?

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Murshidabad district in Bengal is famous for silk industry from medieval times. It is a major centre for theproduction of silk fabrics.

7

Which among the following scheme provides financial and other support to young entrepreneurs who have unique business ideas?

A) Shilpa Sathi B) Egiye Bangla C) SWAS D) Cluster Development Program

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Egiye Bangla, established in 2012, offers financial and other support to young entrepreneurs who have unique business idea to set up their business.

8

Which among the following is not a Special Economic Zone in West Bengal?

A) Falta B) Manikanchan C) Unitech Hightech D) Hindmotor

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

There are 5 functional SEZs in West Bengal. They are Falta, Manikanchan, WIPRO, Unitech Hightech and ML Dalmiya and company.

9

Which among the following is not a major export from Kolkata?

A) Leather products B) Food products C) Paper D) Textiles

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Leather products, Food products and Textiles are among the mjor exports of Kolkata.

10

Where is the Ship-building industry located in West Bengal?

A) Hindmotor B) Dum Dum C) Rupnarayanpur D) Khidirpur

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Ship-building industry in West Bengal is located in Khidirpur.

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