West Bengal - Study Mode

[#836] Which place of West Bengal has gained immense popularity for 'Basantautsav'?
Correct Answer

(D) Shantiniketan

Explanation

Solution: Basantautsav is the soul of Shantiniketan. In this festival, a procession is taken out in Shantiniketan which is called Doljatra. It is greeted not only with colours, but also song, music and dances. Men and women in traditional get-up yellow dress and ornaments of flowers, dance to the tunes of Rabindra Sangeet.

[#837] Which among the following is the major cause of soil erosion and land degradation in South 24 Parganas?
Correct Answer

(C) Coastal run-off

Explanation

Solution: Waterlogging, high salinity, very poor water retention capacity, tidal waves, coastal run off, excess siltation of rivers are main causes of soil erosion in coastal regions. These areas include North and South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, Howrah and some parts of Hoogly districts.

[#838] Which among the following is a cause of massive soil erosion in West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Landslides, deforestation, shifting cultivation and excess siltation in mountain rivers increases soil erosion of mountain and forest soil.
Annual floods, waterlogging, prolonged wet and dry spells of rainfall, deforestation, faulty ways of cultivation are the main causes of soil erosion in delta plains.
Poor water retention capacity of soil, prolonged dry periods resulting in droughts, deforestation, over grazing, leaching and seasonsal floods are main causes of soil erosion in the Western Plateau region.
Waterlogging, high salinity, very poor water retention capacity, tidal waves, coastal run off, excess siltation of rivers are main causes of soil erosion in coastal regions.

[#839] When do the South-West monsoon winds blow in India?
Correct Answer

(C) Mid June-September

Explanation

Solution: The South-west monsoon winds blow in India from around 10-15 June till September.

[#840] West Bengal gets most of its rainfall from
Correct Answer

(B) Bay of Bengal branch of South-West monsoon

Explanation

Solution: The state gets 90% of its rainfall from Bay of Bengal branch of South-West monsoon. Around 10-15 June, the whole of West Bengal comes under the influence of South-West monsoon and heavy rainfall occurs in all parts of the state till September.