West Bengal - Study Mode

[#596] Which among the following is the division of Eastern Railway, Kolkata?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: The Eastern Railway Zone of Kolkata comprises of four divisions i.e., Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol and Malda.

[#597] Where is Kazi Nazrul Islam airport situated in West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(D) Andal near Durgapur

Explanation

Solution: Kazi-Nazrul Islam Airport is located at Andal near Durgapur.
It is India's first private sector airport.

[#598] Sundarbans is declared as 'World Heritage Site' for
Correct Answer

(C) Mangrove forest

Explanation

Solution: Sundarbans was declared as 'World Heritage Site' for its Mangrove Forests in 1987.

[#599] Sissoo, simul and champ trees are found in which among the following types of forests?
Correct Answer

(A) Moist deciduous forests

Explanation

Solution: Champ, Sissoo, Simul, Teak, Sal, Mango, Jackfruit, Coconut, Betelnut, Mahua etc., are the major species of trees found in Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests.

[#600] Sal is found in
Correct Answer

(C) Bankura district of West Bengal

Explanation

Solution: Sal is a major species found in Tropical Dry Deciduous forests.
Tropical Dry Deciduous forests are found in the Western plateau regions in the districts of Bankura, Purulia, East and West Midnapore, Birbhum and Bardhaman of West Bengal.