West Bengal - Study Mode

[#841] The summer monsoon normally arrives in South Bengal during
Correct Answer

(C) 10 th -15 th June

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.

[#842] The soil of the Sunderbans of West Bengal is
Correct Answer

(B) Clayey Saline soil

Explanation

Solution: Clayey Saline Soil is found in Sunderbans and the coastal areas of West Bengal.

[#843] The soil of Bankura district in West Bengal is
Correct Answer

(C) Laterite

Explanation

Solution: Laterite Soil is found in the districts of Birbhum, Bardhaman, Bankura, Purulia, Midnapore, some areas of Barind and Mudhupur forest areas.

[#844] The soil at the foothills of the Darjeeling Himalayas is called
Correct Answer

(B) Forest soil

Explanation

Solution: The soil at the foothills of the Darjeeling Himalayas i.e. 'the duars' is called Forest soil.

[#845] The monsoon reaches West Bengal in the month of ....... in the middle part (second fortnight) of the month.
Correct Answer

(B) June

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.