WBCS Prelims West Bengal Geography MCQ Set-16
Q151. According to Census Report 2001, the literacy rate in West Bengal was: [WBCS Prelims 2005]
A. 43.2%
B. 59.2%
C. 68.6%
D. 79.2%
Answer – C. 68.6%
Explanation-
Q152. When was the first West Bengal Human Development Report published? [WBCS Prelims 2005]
A. 2001
B. 2002
C. 2003
D. 2004
Answer – D. 2004
Explanation-
Q153. The highest point in West Bengal is: [WBCS Prelims 2005]
A. Sandakphu
B. Darjeeling
C. Gargabaru
D. Ghum
Answer – A. Sandakphu
Explanation-
Q154. Area-wise, West Bengal is roughly identical to: [WBCS Prelims 2005]
A. Hungary
B. Vietnam
C. Denmark
D. Switzerland
Answer – A. Hungary
Explanation-
Q155. West Bengal lies between _______ [WBCS Prelims 2005]
A. 85°50’E – 89°50’E
B. 85°30’E – 90°E
C. 85°E – 89°30’E
D. 85°E – 90°E
Answer – A. 85°50’E – 89°50’E
Explanation-
Q156. The proportion of area under forest cover in West Bengal is: [WBCS Prelims 2005]
A. 13.5%
B. 11.8%
C. 14.2%.
D. 20.0%
Answer –A. 13.5%
Explanation-
Q157. Of the Indian States, West Bengal has the longest boundary with _____ [WBCS Prelims 2005]
A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Orissa
D. Assam
Answer – A. Jharkhand
Explanation-
Q158. The source of the Jaldhaka River is: [WBCS Prelims 2004]
A. Bitang lake
B. Chomalhari Peak
C. Zemu Glacier
D. Jelap La
Answer – A. Bitang lake
Explanation-
Q159. ‘Canada Dam’ is on the_____ [WBCS Prelims 2004]
A. Damodar
B. Kasai
C. Baitarani
D. Mayurakshi
Answer –D. Mayurakshi
Explanation-
Q160. NH 34 connects [WBCS Prelims 2003]
A. Kolkata with Asansol
B. Kolkata with Jhargram
C. Kolkata with Siliguri
D. Kolkata with Bangaon
Answer – C. Kolkata with Siliguri
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