West Bengal - Study Mode

[#581] Which are the three notified varieties of rice?
Correct Answer

(C) Aman, Aus and Boro

Explanation

Solution: The three notified varieties of rice common in West Bengal are Aman, Aus and Boro.
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, three new rice varieties have been developed in West Bengal. These are Bhupesh, Dhruba and Rajdip.

[#582] Which among the following scheme launched by West Bengal government in 2017 provides food per month per family for ration card holders?
Correct Answer

(A) Khadya Sathi Scheme

Explanation

Solution: Khadya Suraksha Yojana, also known as Khadya Sathi Scheme, was launched on 27th January, 2017. This scheme provides 35 kg of food per month per family holsing ration card.

[#583] Which among the following is a Rabi crop that is grown in West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(D) Potato

Explanation

Solution: Rice is a Kharif crop.
Jute is a Fibre crop.
Potato is a Rabi crop grown majorly in three districts namely Hooghly, Midnapore and Bardhaman. About 75% of potato production comes from these three districts.

[#584] Which among the following district has an agri-export zone for Litchi?
Correct Answer

(A) Murshidabad

Explanation

Solution: Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North 24 Parganas have Agri-export zone for Litchi.

[#585] Where is Subarnarekha project located in West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(A) Midnapore

Explanation

Solution: The Subarnarekha Barrage Project is located near Bhosraghat in Midnapore district in West Bengal.