WBCS Prelims West Bengal Geography MCQ Set-11
Q101. In the east of West Bengal lies ________ [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. Assam and Bangladesh
B. Bihar and Jharkhand
C. Sikkim and Bhutan
D. Orissa and Jharkhand
Answer – A. Assam and Bangladesh
Explanation-
Q102. Tropical evergreen forests are found in West Bengal_________ [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. Below 1000 mt.
B. 1000 to 1500 mt.
C. 1500 to 3000 mt.
D. Above 3000 mt
Answer – A. Below 1000 mt.
Explanation-
Q103. Haldia is a center for ________ [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. Petro-Chemical Industries
B. Deep sea fishing
C. Iron & Steel Industries
D. Engineering Industries
Answer –A. Petro-Chemical Industries
Explanation-
Q104. The most ideal region for the cultivation of Tea in West Bengal is: [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. Malda
B. Jalpaiguri
C. Darjeeling
D. Cooch Bihar
Answer –C. Darjeeling
Explanation-
Q105. Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by________ [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. Arabian Sea Current
B. Bay of Bengal’s current
C. Retreating monsoon
D. Western Disturbances
Answer –B. Bay of Bengal’s current
Explanation-
Q106. Chittaranjan in West Bengal is well known for its: [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. Fertilizer Plant
B. Iron & Steel Industries
C. Locomotive Works
D. Cement factory
Answer –C. Locomotive Works
Explanation-
Q107. Which Iron and Steel Plant is called the “Rurh of India”? [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. Bhilai
B. Durgapur
C. Rourkela
D. Jamshedpur
Answer –B. Durgapur
Explanation-
Q108. Cyclones of the Bay of Bengal are studied with the help of _______ [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. Topographical Maps
B. Satellite Imageries
C. GIS
D. Oxford Atlas
Answer –A. Topographical Maps
Explanation-
Q109. Farakka Barrage has been constructed______ [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. To increase the flow of water in the Hooghly River
B. To generate hydroelectric power
C. To irrigate agricultural fields
D. None of the above
Answer –A. To increase the flow of water in the Hooghly River
Explanation-
Q110. Among West Bengal’s districts, the lowest human development index is recorded for _______ [WBCS Prelims 2011]
A. Malda
B. Purulia
C. Murshidabad
D. Birbhum
Answer –A. Malda
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