West Bengal - Study Mode

[#626] Consider the following statements about alluvial soil present in West Bengal. 1. Old alluvium is more fertile than new. 2. In Jalpaiguri it is called Terai soil. 3. It loses fertility due to river bank erosion. Which of the following is true?
Correct Answer

(C) Only 3

Explanation

Solution: New alluvium soil is more fertile than old alluvium soil.
Alluvial soil is not found in Jalpaiguri.
Alluvial soil is found along the banks of the rivers. Hence, loses some of its fertility due to river bank erosion.

[#627] Which wetland is located in Murshidabad district of West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(A) Ahiran Jhil

Explanation

Solution: Ahiran Jhil Wetland is located in Murshidabad.
Rasikbeel Wetland is situated in Coochbehar district near the town of Tufanganj.
Patlakhawa Rasomati Wetland is located in Coochbehar district along the Torsa river.
Satragachi Wetland is situated in Howrah.

[#628] The Labour Court of West Bengal provides speedy justice to the
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The Labour Court of West Bengal provides speedy justice to the issues of suspension of labours from work, legal dimensions of strike, welfare of labours, fixing of wages, duration of duty and other collective problems of labours.

[#629] The Highest Subordinate Court in a district for the criminal cases is
Correct Answer

(C) Chief Judicial Magistrate Court

Explanation

Solution: Subordinate Courts, on the criminal side, in ascending order are, Second Class /judicial Magistrate Court, First Class Judicial Magistrate Court and Chief Judicial Magistrate Court etc.

[#630] The Calcutta High Court, is the oldest High Court in India. It was established under which of the following Acts?
Correct Answer

(D) High Courts Act, 1861

Explanation

Solution: The High Court at Calcutta, West Bengal was formerly known as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William. It was established on 1st July, 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861.