West Bengal - Study Mode

[#991] Consider the following statements about Ganga-Brahramputra delta. 1. Situated in Asia 2. Haldia Sea port 3. Area of 100 sq km. Which of the following is true?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The Ganges-Brahmaputra delta is also known as the Sunderban delta or the Bengal delta or the Ganges delta.
It is situated in Asia where the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers discharge into the Bay of Bengal.
It covers a surface area of about 100 sq km.
Kolkata nad Haldia in India and Mongla and Chittagong in Bangladesh are the principal sea ports of this delta.

[#992] Ajay river flows through which among the following district of West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(A) Bardhaman

Explanation

Solution: Originating from the Dumka district of Chotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand, the Ajay river then enters West Bengal near Chittaranjan. Then it flows through Bardhaman.

[#993] A branch of Ganga river that flows into Bangladesh is known by which name?
Correct Answer

(B) Padma

Explanation

Solution: The ganga divides itself into two branches near Dhulain in Murshidabad district. One of its branches flows into Bangladesh as the Padma. The other branch bends southwards and merges into Bay of Bengal.

[#994] Which part of West Bengal contains the temperate forests?
Correct Answer

(A) North Bengal hills

Explanation

Solution: Montane Wet Temperate forests are found in upper reaches of North Bengal hills with an altitude between 1650m-3000m.

[#995] Which is the common tree found in temperate forest of North Bengal?
Correct Answer

(A) Maple

Explanation

Solution: The common species found in temperate forests are oak, maple, pine, fir, deodar and spruce.