West Bengal GK

Question Which among the following is not a major export from Kolkata? Type multiple_choice Option Leather products incorrect Option Food products incorrect Option Paper correct Option Textiles incorrect Solution Kolkata is recognized for its significant exports of leather products, food products, and textiles, contributing to the city’s economic prominence.

Question Which among the following is not a Special Economic Zone in West Bengal? Type multiple_choice Option Falta incorrect Option Manikanchan incorrect Option Unitech Hightech incorrect Option Hindmotor correct Solution West Bengal is home to five operational Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Falta, Manikanchan, WIPRO, Unitech Hightech, and ML Dalmiya and Company.

Question Which among the following scheme provides financial and other support to young entrepreneurs who have unique business ideas? Type multiple_choice Option Shilpa Sathi incorrect Option Egiye Bangla correct Option SWAS incorrect Option Cluster Development Program incorrect Solution Established in 2012, Egiye Bangla provides valuable financial and non-financial assistance to aspiring young entrepreneurs with innovative

Question Which district in Bengal is famous for silk industry from medieval times?   Type multiple_choice Option Nadia incorrect Option Bardhaman incorrect Option Murshidabad correct Option Bankura incorrect Solution Murshidabad district in Bengal has been renowned for its silk industry since medieval times. It serves as a prominent center for the production of high-quality silk

Question Which iron and steel plant is called ‘Ruhr of India’? Type multiple_choice Option Bhilai incorrect Option Durgapur correct Option Rourkee incorrect Option Jamshedpur incorrect Solution The Durgapur region is often referred to as the “Ruhr of India” owing to its abundant coalfields.

Question Which of the following districts are famous for small scale industries related to cotton sarees and silk sarees? Type multiple_choice Option North 24 Parganas incorrect Option Bankura incorrect Option Murshidabad incorrect Option All of the above correct Solution North 24 Parganas, Nadia, Murshidabad, Bankura and Birbhum districts of West Bengal are famous for small

Question Which of the following is/are the major jute producing centre(s), located in West Bengal? Type multiple_choice Option Naihati incorrect Option Bhatpara incorrect Option Titagarh incorrect Option All of these correct Solution In West Bengal, the significant hubs of jute production include Nahihati, Bhatpara, Titagarh, and Kamarhati in the North 24 Parganas district. Additionally, Bansberia,

Question Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Jute industry in West Bengal is flourishing because jute is grown in plenty there. 2. Well-developed roadways help in the transportation of jute farms to the mills. Type multiple_choice Option Only 1 correct Option Only 2 incorrect Option Both 1 and 2 incorrect Option None of

Question Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The first jute mill was set up in 1859 at Rishra near Kolkata. 2. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is being set up at Kulpi over an area of 1500 hectares. Type multiple_choice Option Only 1 incorrect Option Only 2 incorrect Option Both 1 and 2 correct

Question Which place near Kolkata has a large alumina plant that was set up 1938?   Type multiple_choice Option Rishra incorrect Option Uluberia incorrect Option Belur correct Option Salt Lake incorrect Solution In 1938, a significant aluminum plant was established in Belur, located in the district of Howrah. This plant specializes in the production of