West Bengal - Study Mode

[#401] Consider the following in relation to floriculture in West Bengal. 1. Marigold and Orchids are among the major flowers. 2. Teensukhia in Jalpaiguri is a major flower farm. 3. Main exports are sent to Middle East countries.
Correct Answer

(C) Only 1 and 3

Explanation

Solution: Major flowers produced in West Bengal are rose, tubersose, carnation, gerbera, gladiolus, hibiscus, orchids and marigold.
Main flower producers are Kalimpong, Pamkskura, Ranaghat, Thakurnagar, Bagnan, etc.
Main exports are sent to Middle East countries.

[#402] Consider the following about Kangsabati Reservoir Project in West Bengal. 1. Started in 1956 2. West and East Midnapore 3. Bankura and Hooghly 4. 38 m high dam at Khatra Which of the following is associated with the Kangrabati project?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: The Kangabati Reservoir Project was started in 1956 as a part of India's Second Five Year Plan.
It provides water to 348,477 hectares of land in the districts of West and East Midnapore, Bakura and Hooghly.
It is a 38 m high dam at Khatra town.

[#403] Barley is produced on the vast stretch of West Bengal comprising of Malda Jalpaiguri and Murshidabad. Most of the barley produce goes for the manufacturing of
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Large part of the Barley produce of West Bengal goes for manufacturing beer and other alcoholic products. It is also commonly used in baby food products.

[#404] An important season for low productivity in agriculture in West Bengal is
Correct Answer

(D) Predominance of small farmers

Explanation

Solution: West Bengal contributes 8% to India's foodgrain production. This low productivity is due to predominance of small and medium farmers tiling about 68% of the total cultivated area.

[#405] Which sector is a major milk supplier in West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(A) Unorganised Sector

Explanation

Solution: About 4.9 million tonnes of Milk is produced annually. Only 2% of this is supplied by the organised sector i.e. the government sector. The rest is supplied by the private sector that is unorganised.