Q.1
Which among the following rivers is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?
Q.2
Which among the following rivers flowing through North Bengal confluences with Jamuna river in Bangladesh?
Q.3
Which among the following river flows through the Western plateau area in West Bengal?
Q.4
Which among the following river flows through the Sundarbans region?
Q.5
Match the following
List-I (Rivers) List-II (Tributaries)
a. Torsa 1. Mechi
b. Damodar 2. Bindukhola
c. Mahananda 3. Malengi
d. Jaldhaka 4. Bokaro
Q.6
Jalpaiguri in West Bengal is situated on the banks of which rivers?
Q.7
Which among the following lakes serves as the water reservoir for the supply of water for Darjeeling?
Q.8
In West Bengal the region North of the Ganga is known as
Q.9
East Kolkata wetlands have been declared as
Q.10
Damodar river rises from
Q.11
Which river rises from Ghum range of Darjeeling district?
Q.12
Which river is also known as Dwarakeswar in Bankura district?
Q.13
Which river flows through Coochbehar district of West Bengal?
Q.14
Which of the following water sources is situated in the border of Bengal and Sikkim?
Q.15
Which among the following rivers rises from Khamarpath hill of Chotanagpur plateau in Bihar?
Q.16
In which season Bengal receives torrential rains and thunderstorms known as 'Kal-baisakhi'?
Q.17
If West Bengal receives light showers during cold weather season then it is due to
Q.18
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.
Q.19
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?
Q.20
Which wetland is located in Murshidabad district of West Bengal?
Q.21
The acid rich mountain soil is good for which crop(s)?
Q.22
The 'nor-westers' are particularly good for which crops in West Bengal?
Q.23
Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by
Q.24
Pick the incorrect pair from the following given data.
Q.25
New alluvium soil present in Murshidabad district is also called
Q.26
Which among the following is the major cause of soil erosion and land degradation in South 24 Parganas?
Q.27
Which among the following is a cause of massive soil erosion in West Bengal?
Q.28
When do the South-West monsoon winds blow in India?
Q.29
West Bengal gets most of its rainfall from
Q.30
International Poultry fair is organised every year in which place of West Bengal?
Q.31
The summer monsoon normally arrives in South Bengal during
Q.32
Which region in West Bengal receives the highest amount of rainfall?
Q.33
Which of the following types of climate does West Bengal experience?
Q.34
Which is the most effective preventive measure to check soil erosion in the region of North Bengal?
Q.35
Which district of West Bengal likely receives snowfall during winters?
Q.36
Which among the following place is likely to receive the least rainfall during the monsoon season?
Q.37
The soil of the Sunderbans of West Bengal is
Q.38
The soil of Bankura district in West Bengal is
Q.39
The soil at the foothills of the Darjeeling Himalayas is called
Q.40
The monsoon reaches West Bengal in the month of ....... in the middle part (second fortnight) of the month.
Q.41
The climatic conditions caused by tropical cyclones in South and South-West of Bengal is known as
Q.42
Belpahari hill ranges lie in which district of West Bengal?
Q.43
At present West Bengal is surrounded by how many states?
Q.44
'Sundarbans' in West Bengal has been declared World Heritage Site in
Q.45
Which soil is considered good for the cultivation of wet land crops like rice and jute?
Q.46
Which soil is best suited for agriculture?
Q.47
When was Midnapore Canal commenced in the state?
Q.48
West Bengal Horticulture Development department develops hybrid vegetables and spices under what name?
Q.49
The Teesta Barrage Project is linked with which other major river to irrigate the districts of North and South Dinajpur and Malda?
Q.50
The Taipur irrigation project benefits which among the following districts of West Bengal?
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