West Bengal - Study Mode

[#621] Pick the incorrect pair from the following given data.
Correct Answer

(C) Alluvial soil : Bankura

Explanation

Solution: Mountain soil is present at an elevation of 2550 m in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal.
Red soil is found in the districts of Birbhum, Bardhaman, Bankura, Midnapore, some parts of Malda and Dinajpur.
Alluvial soil is found in Murshidabad, Nadia, Howrah and North 24 Parganas.
Laterite soil is found in the districts of Birbhum, Bardhaman, Bankura, Purulia, Midnapore, some areas of Barind and Mudhupur forest areas.

[#622] New alluvium soil present in Murshidabad district is also called
Correct Answer

(A) Khadar

Explanation

Solution: New alluvium soil present in Murshidabad district is also called Khadar.

[#623] In which season Bengal receives torrential rains and thunderstorms known as 'Kal-baisakhi'?
Correct Answer

(D) Hot weather season

Explanation

Solution: Nor-westers or Kal Baisakhi occurs in West Bengal in the hot summer monts. It occurs due to cyclones originating in the Bay of Bengal. These thunderstorms and stormy winda are good for paddy and jute.

[#624] If West Bengal receives light showers during cold weather season then it is due to
Correct Answer

(D) Both (B) and (C)

Explanation

Solution: There is occasional rainfall or light showers in West Bengal during cold weather season due to North-East trade winds and Western disturbances in North India.

[#625] Consider the following statements and find the correct one. 1. Prolonged wet and dry spells causes soil erosion in Central Bengal. 2. Spring season in Bengal experiences no rainfall and pleasant weather conditions. 3. Silviculture is a preventive measure of soil erosion in some districts of West Bengal.
Correct Answer

(A) 1 and 2