West Bengal - Study Mode

[#536] Animal Husbandry in West Bengal is mainly carried on by which group of people?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Animal Husbandry in West Bengal is mainly carried on by landless labiurers, small and marginal farmers. It supplements family income in rural area and also generates gainful employment among this group of people.

[#537] Which place near Kolkata has a large alumina plant that was set up 1938?
Correct Answer

(C) Belur

Explanation

Solution: A large Aluminium plant was set up at Belur in Howrah district in 1938. It produces consumer products made from aluminium.

[#538] The Sundarbans Plains lies in which part of West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(C) South

Explanation

Solution: The Sundarbans Plains are located in the southern part of West Bengal . This region is part of the largest tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world and is shared between India and Bangladesh . The Sundarbans in West Bengal cover the districts of South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas . It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to the famous Royal Bengal Tiger . Due to its location along the Bay of Bengal , the Sundarbans are influenced by tidal waves, estuarine systems, and dense mangrove forests . Thus, the Sundarbans Plains lie in the southern part of West Bengal .

[#539] The Singalila range is located along the border of
Correct Answer

(A) Darjeeling and Nepal

Explanation

Solution: The Singalila range is located along the border of Darjeeling and Nepal. The four important peaks in this range are Sandakphu, Phalut, Sabargram and Tonglu.

[#540] The river that runs in Northern mountains of West Bengal making deep gorges in Singalila range is
Correct Answer

(B) Teesta

Explanation

Solution: The river Teesta runs in Northern mountains of West Bengal and divides it into two parts and forms deep gorges.