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[#606] Arrange the following districts in descending order starting with the district having highest forest cover? 1. Jalpaiguri 2. Malda 3. Purulia 4. Darjeeling
Correct Answer

(D) 1, 4, 3, 2

Explanation

Solution: Jalpaiguri district has the highest forest cover with 2862 sq km forest cover.
Darjeeling has 2367 sq km forest cover.
Purulia has 915 sq km forest area.
Malda has 491 sq km forest area.

[#607] Which wildlife sanctuary is a part of the Sundarbans ecosystem?
Correct Answer

(D) Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary is located in South 24 Parganas of West Bengal. It is considered as a part of Sundarbans ecosystem. It lies on the confluence of Matla and Gumdi rivers.

[#608] Which pair is incorrect?
Correct Answer

(C) Jalpesh Mela : Siliguri

Explanation

Solution: Jalpesh Mela is held in the month of February-March on the occasion of Shivratri in Maniaguri town of Jalpaiguri district.

[#609] Which festival is held on the day of 'Chaitra Sankranti'?
Correct Answer

(A) Charak puja

Explanation

Solution: Charak Puja is held on the dau of Chaitra Sakranti. The festival is devoted to the deities Shiva and Shakti.

[#610] Where does Poush Mela take place every year?
Correct Answer

(C) Shantiniketan in Birbhum district

Explanation

Solution: Poush Mela takes place in the month of Poush (December) in Shantiniketan of Birbhum district. It is commenced on the 7th day of the month of Poush.