west bengal gk

Question Which river flows through Coochbehar district of West Bengal? Type multiple_choice Option Mahananda incorrect Option Teesta incorrect Option Torsa incorrect Option Both (B) and (C) correct Solution The Teesta River finds its source in the Zemu glacier of the majestic Himalayas. As it journeys southwards, it encounters several tributaries, including the Lachin River in […]

Question Which river is also known as Dwarakeswar in Bankura district? Type multiple_choice Option Rupnarayan correct Option Damodar incorrect Option Torsa incorrect Option Teesta incorrect Solution The Rupnarayan River, arising from the Chotanagpur plateau, assumes the name Dwarakeswar River as it flows through the Bankura district of West Bengal. It originates in this elevated region,

Question Which river rises from Ghum range of Darjeeling district? Type multiple_choice Option Teesta incorrect Option Torsa incorrect Option Jaldhaka incorrect Option Mahananda correct Solution The Mahananda River begins its journey at Mahaldhiram in the Ghum range of Darjeeling district. It gracefully traverses through the picturesque landscapes of North Bengal before eventually merging with the

Question Which wetland is located in Murshidabad district of West Bengal? Type multiple_choice Option Ahiran Jhil correct Option Rasikbeel incorrect Option Patlakhawa incorrect Option Satragachi incorrect Solution Ahiran Jhil Wetland is located in Murshidabad. Rasikbeel Wetland is situated in Coochbehar district near the town of Tufanganj. Patlakhawa Rasomati Wetland is located in Coochbehar district along

Consider the following statements about alluvial soil present in West Bengal. 1. Old alluvium is more fertile than new. 2. In Jalpaiguri it is called Terai soil. 3. It loses fertility due to river bank erosion. Which of the following is true? Option Only 1 incorrect Option Only 2 incorrect Option Only 3 correct Option

Consider the following statements and find the correct one. 1. Prolonged wet and dry spells causes soil erosion in Central Bengal. 2. Spring season in Bengal experiences no rainfall and pleasant weather conditions. 3. Silviculture is a preventive measure of soil erosion in some districts of West Bengal. Answer: 1 and 2

Question If West Bengal receives light showers during cold weather season then it is due to Type multiple_choice Option South-West monsoon incorrect Option North-East trade winds incorrect Option Western disturbances incorrect Option Both (B) and (C) correct Solution There is occasional rainfall or light showers in West Bengal during cold weather season due to North-East

Question In which season Bengal receives torrential rains and thunderstorms known as ‘Kal-baisakhi’? Type multiple_choice Option Season of retreating monsoon incorrect Option Season of South-West monsoon incorrect Option Cold weather season incorrect Option Hot weather season correct Solution Nor-westers or Kal Baisakhi occurs in West Bengal in the hot summer monts. It occurs due to

Question New alluvium soil present in Murshidabad district is also called Type multiple_choice Option Khadar correct Option Bhangar incorrect Option Sandy soil incorrect Option Red soil incorrect Solution New alluvium soil present in Murshidabad district is also called Khadar.

Question Pick the incorrect pair from the following given data. Type multiple_choice Option Mountain soil : Darjeeling incorrect Option Red soil : Birbhum incorrect Option Alluvial soil : Bankura correct Option Laterite soil : Bardhaman incorrect Solution Mountain soil is present at an elevation of 2550 m in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal.