{"id":825,"date":"2026-01-05T01:58:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T20:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earningvista.com\/exam\/?p=825"},"modified":"2026-01-14T02:14:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:44:39","slug":"wes-bengal-geography-wbcs-prelims-pyqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earningvista.com\/exam\/geography\/west-bengal-geography\/wes-bengal-geography-wbcs-prelims-pyqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Wes Bengal Geography- WBCS prelims PYQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/earningvista.com\/exam\/geography\/west-bengal-geography\/wes-bengal-geography-wbcs-prelims-pyqs\/#WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2022\" >WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/earningvista.com\/exam\/geography\/west-bengal-geography\/wes-bengal-geography-wbcs-prelims-pyqs\/#WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2021\" >WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/earningvista.com\/exam\/geography\/west-bengal-geography\/wes-bengal-geography-wbcs-prelims-pyqs\/#WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2020\" >WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/earningvista.com\/exam\/geography\/west-bengal-geography\/wes-bengal-geography-wbcs-prelims-pyqs\/#WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2019\" >WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/earningvista.com\/exam\/geography\/west-bengal-geography\/wes-bengal-geography-wbcs-prelims-pyqs\/#WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2018\" >WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/earningvista.com\/exam\/geography\/west-bengal-geography\/wes-bengal-geography-wbcs-prelims-pyqs\/#WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2017\" >WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2017<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/earningvista.com\/exam\/geography\/west-bengal-geography\/wes-bengal-geography-wbcs-prelims-pyqs\/#The_Cheat_Sheet_For_WB_Geography\" >The Cheat Sheet For WB Geography.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2022\"><\/span><strong>WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2022<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>38. Which of the following districts of West Bengal has the highest child sex ratio in 2011?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Darjeeling<br>(B) Howrah<br>(C) Kolkata<br>(D) Malda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Darjeeling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>According to Census 2011 data, Darjeeling district recorded the highest child sex ratio in West Bengal. Tribal population, better female survival rate, and lower gender discrimination contribute to this favourable ratio compared to urban districts like Kolkata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>59. The Kasai and Keleghai rivers join to form<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) the Rupnarayan river<br>(B) the Haldi river<br>(C) the Subarnarekha river<br>(D) the Damodar river<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) the Haldi river<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Kasai (Kangsabati) and Keleghai rivers meet near Nandakumar\u2013Tamluk region to form the Haldi river. The Haldi later joins the Hooghly river near Haldia, playing an important role in deltaic drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>78. Kumari river is a tributary of<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Mahanadi<br>(B) Damodar<br>(C) Kansabati<br>(D) Ajoy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) Kansabati<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Kumari river is a left-bank tributary of the Kansabati river. It flows mainly through Bankura district and contributes to the irrigation network of southwestern West Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>86. Which one of the following is the highest peak of South Bengal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Sandakphu<br>(B) Gorgaburu<br>(C) Pareshnath<br>(D) Biharinath<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) Biharinath<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Biharinath (448 m), located in Purulia district, is the highest peak of South Bengal. Sandakphu and Gorgaburu are located in North Bengal, while Pareshnath lies in Jharkhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>118. How many districts are there in West Bengal? (2017)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) 20<br>(B) 19<br>(C) 23<br>(D) 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) 23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>By 2017, West Bengal had 23 districts after the creation of districts like Alipurduar, Kalimpong, Jhargram, and Paschim Bardhaman. Further district reorganisation occurred after 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>142. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) NH-2 \u2013 Delhi-Kolkata<br>(B) NH-35 \u2013 Barasat-Bongaon<br>(C) NH-41 \u2013 Kolaghat-Haldia<br>(D) NH-34 \u2013 Sevok-Gangtok<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) NH-34 \u2013 Sevok-Gangtok<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>NH-34 runs from Dalkhola to Siliguri, not Sevok to Gangtok. The route to Gangtok is connected mainly by NH-10 (old NH-31A), making option (D) incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>163. The western part of Teesta river in West Bengal is called<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Terai<br>(B) Duars<br>(C) Bagar<br>(D) Bhabar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Terai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The western part of the Teesta river basin is known as the Terai region. It is characterised by marshy land, high groundwater table, and fertile alluvial soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2021\"><\/span><strong>WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>48. The boundary line of Sundarban was demarcated by (1764)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Hamilton Saheb<br>(B) Major William Tolly<br>(C) Scott<br>(D) Dampier and Hodges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) Dampier and Hodges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Sundarban boundary was demarcated in 1764 by Dampier and Hodges after the Battle of Buxar. Their survey helped the British administration in forest and revenue management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>67. The Sundarban is declared as \u2018Ramsar site\u2019 in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) 1987<br>(B) 1972<br>(C) 2018<br>(D) 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Sundarbans Wetland was designated as a Ramsar site in 2018. It is internationally recognised for its ecological importance, mangrove biodiversity, and wetland ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>104. Mukutmanipur Dam is located across the following river:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Subarnarekha<br>(B) Dwarkeswar<br>(C) Barakar<br>(D) Kangsabati<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) Kangsabati<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Mukutmanipur Dam, the second largest earthen dam in India, is built across the Kangsabati river in Bankura district. It is crucial for irrigation and flood control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>117. Punarbhava and Atrai are the distributaries of the following river:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Torsa<br>(B) Teesta<br>(C) Jaldhaka<br>(D) Raidak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Teesta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Punarbhava and Atrai are distributaries of the Teesta river system. They flow through North Bengal and Bangladesh, playing an important role in regional drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>147. In West Bengal, Export Processing Zone (EPZ) has started functioning at (1984)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Raichak<br>(B) Falta<br>(C) Kakdwip<br>(D) Haldia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Falta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Falta EPZ, established in 1984 in South 24 Parganas, was India\u2019s first EPZ. It later evolved into a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>152. The following river divides West Bengal and Assam:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Raidak<br>(B) Sankosh<br>(C) Kaljani<br>(D) Chel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Sankosh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Sankosh river forms part of the boundary between West Bengal and Assam. It is a tributary of the Brahmaputra river system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>175. Mica producing district of West Bengal is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Bankura<br>(B) Paschim Bardhaman<br>(C) Birbhum<br>(D) Purulia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Bankura<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Bankura district is known for mica deposits along with other minerals like china clay and quartz. Purulia is also mineral-rich, but mica production is more prominent in Bankura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2020\"><\/span><strong>WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2020<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>35. First Indian product to get G.I. Tag is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(2004\u201305)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Cardamom<br>(B) Darjeeling Tea<br>(C) Basmati<br>(D) Gobindobhog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Darjeeling Tea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Darjeeling Tea was the <strong>first Indian product<\/strong> to receive the <strong>Geographical Indication (GI) tag<\/strong> in 2004\u201305. The GI tag protects its unique flavour, aroma, and quality linked to the Darjeeling hills. India\u2019s GI Act came into force in 2003, and Darjeeling Tea became its first registered product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>37. Literacy rate in West Bengal according to Census 2011 is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) 97%<br>(B) 70%<br>(C) 80%<br>(D) 77%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) 77%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of West Bengal is <strong>76.26%<\/strong>, which is conventionally rounded to <strong>77%<\/strong> in MCQ-based exams. Male literacy is higher than female literacy, reflecting gender disparity in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>38. Which tribal language has been given official status in West Bengal and is regarded as endangered by UNESCO?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Santali language<br>(B) Kurukh language<br>(C) Kurmali language<br>(D) Sadri language<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Santali language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Santali has been accorded <strong>official language status<\/strong> in West Bengal and is written in the <strong>Ol Chiki script<\/strong>. UNESCO considers Santali vulnerable\/endangered due to declining native usage, despite constitutional recognition under the 8th Schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>50. How many Indian States touch the border of West Bengal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) 4<br>(B) 6<br>(C) 5<br>(D) 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>West Bengal shares borders with <strong>five Indian states<\/strong>: Assam, Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Additionally, it shares international borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, but those are not counted here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>54. In which year was West Dinajpur district divided into North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) 1991<br>(B) 1990<br>(C) 1992 (1 April)<br>(D) 1994<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) 1992 (1 April)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>West Dinajpur district was bifurcated on <strong>1st April 1992<\/strong> into <strong>Uttar Dinajpur (North)<\/strong> and <strong>Dakshin Dinajpur (South)<\/strong> for better administrative efficiency and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>60. Rank of West Bengal in India with reference to total population according to Census 2011 is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(7.55%)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Tenth<br>(B) Fourth<br>(C) Second<br>(D) Fifth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Fourth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>West Bengal ranks <strong>4th in population<\/strong> among Indian states, after Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar. It accounts for about <strong>7.55%<\/strong> of India\u2019s total population as per Census 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>160. Select from the following rice producing districts of West Bengal in ascending order<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Midnapore, East Bardhaman, Murshidabad<br>(B) Murshidabad, Midnapore, East Bardhaman<br>(C) Bankura, Murshidabad, East Bardhaman<br>(D) Bankura, Murshidabad, Midnapore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) Bankura, Murshidabad, East Bardhaman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Bankura produces the least rice among the three, followed by Murshidabad, while <strong>East Bardhaman is the highest rice-producing district<\/strong> of West Bengal. Hence, the correct ascending order is Bankura \u2192 Murshidabad \u2192 East Bardhaman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>177. \u2018Gangani\u2019 region of West Bengal has which type of soil?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Near Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Alluvial Soil<br>(B) Saline Soil<br>(C) Laterite Soil<br>(D) Terai Soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) Laterite Soil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Gangani region, often called the \u201cGrand Canyon of Bengal,\u201d is characterised by <strong>laterite soil<\/strong>. This soil is rich in iron and aluminium but poor in fertility, formed due to intense weathering under monsoonal climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>187. The river on which Tilpara Barrage is located is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Near Suri, Birbhum)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Damodar<br>(B) Kangsabati<br>(C) Silabati<br>(D) Mayurakshi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) Mayurakshi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Tilpara Barrage is constructed across the <strong>Mayurakshi River<\/strong> near Suri in Birbhum district. It helps in flood control, irrigation, and water supply for the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2019\"><\/span><strong>WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2019<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>26. East Kolkata Wetlands have been declared as<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(19 August 2002)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Biodiversity site<br>(B) Tourist site<br>(C) World Heritage site<br>(D) Ramsar site<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) Ramsar site<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>East Kolkata Wetlands were declared a <strong>Ramsar Site<\/strong> on 19 August 2002 under the Ramsar Convention. It is a unique example of <strong>wastewater-fed aquaculture<\/strong>, supporting fisheries and agriculture. It is the only Ramsar site located within a metropolitan city in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>28. West Bengal Land Reforms Act came into force in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) 1956<br>(B) 1958<br>(C) 1955<br>(D) 1959<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) 1958<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 came into force in <strong>1958<\/strong>. Its objective was to abolish intermediaries, impose land ceiling, and protect the rights of bargadars (sharecroppers), laying the foundation for agrarian reforms in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>29. Headquarter of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation of India is located in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Allahabad<br>(B) Kolkata<br>(C) Cochin<br>(D) Mumbai<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Kolkata<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The headquarters of the <strong>Central Inland Water Transport Corporation (CIWTC)<\/strong> is located in Kolkata. This is due to the historical importance of the Hooghly\u2013Ganga river system in inland water transport during the colonial period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>30. Metro rail was started in Kolkata in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(24 October)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) 1984<br>(B) 1986<br>(C) 1988<br>(D) 1989<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) 1984<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Kolkata Metro, India\u2019s <strong>first metro railway<\/strong>, started operations on <strong>24 October 1984<\/strong> between Esplanade and Bhowanipore (now Netaji Bhavan). It marked the beginning of rapid urban mass transit in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>33. Dhaniakhali is famous for<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Chinsurah, Hooghly)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Tant industry<br>(B) Paper industry<br>(C) Jute industry<br>(D) Leather industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Tant industry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Dhaniakhali in Hooghly district is famous for its <strong>tant sarees<\/strong>, known for durability and fine cotton weaving. Dhaniakhali sarees have received <strong>Geographical Indication (GI) tag<\/strong>, highlighting their traditional craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>34. Western part of Teesta river is known as<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Terai<br>(B) Duars<br>(C) Tal<br>(D) Diara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Terai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The western part of the Teesta river basin is known as the <strong>Terai region<\/strong>. It is characterised by marshy land, dense vegetation, and high groundwater table, making it agriculturally fertile but flood-prone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>35. Sundarban is declared as \u2018World Heritage Site\u2019 for<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(C &amp; D both can be answer)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Tiger reserve<br>(B) Sundari tree<br>(C) Mangrove forest<br>(D) Biodiversity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) Mangrove forest &amp; (D) Biodiversity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>UNESCO declared the Sundarbans a <strong>World Heritage Site<\/strong> due to its <strong>unique mangrove ecosystem<\/strong> and rich <strong>biodiversity<\/strong>, including the Royal Bengal Tiger. Hence, both options (C) and (D) are correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>36. Jalpaiguri town is located on the bank of<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Tista and Karala river<br>(B) Tista and Jaldhaka river<br>(C) Jaldhaka and Raidak river<br>(D) Tista and Raidak river<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Tista and Karala river<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Jalpaiguri town is situated at the confluence of the <strong>Teesta and Karala rivers<\/strong>. This strategic location has historically supported trade, agriculture, and urban settlement in North Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>37. Rammam Hydroelectric Power Project is located in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Purulia<br>(B) Bankura<br>(C) Jalpaiguri<br>(D) Darjeeling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) Darjeeling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Rammam Hydroelectric Project is located in the <strong>Darjeeling district<\/strong> of West Bengal. It is constructed on the Rammam River, a tributary of the Teesta, and contributes to regional power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>39. First railway line in West Bengal was started between<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(15 August 1854)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Howrah to Hooghly<br>(B) Howrah to Raniganj<br>(C) Howrah to Burdwan<br>(D) Sealdah to Naihati<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Howrah to Raniganj<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The first railway line in Bengal\u2014and eastern India\u2014was inaugurated on <strong>15 August 1854<\/strong> between <strong>Howrah and Raniganj<\/strong>. It primarily served coal transportation from Raniganj coalfields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>44. Which of the following district was not in West Bengal at the time of Independence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(19 January 1950)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Cooch Behar<br>(B) Howrah<br>(C) Darjeeling<br>(D) Murshidabad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Cooch Behar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Cooch Behar was a <strong>princely state<\/strong> at the time of Independence. It merged with West Bengal on <strong>19 January 1950<\/strong>, and hence was not originally part of the state in 1947.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>45. Literacy rate of West Bengal is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(76.26% \u2013 Census 2011)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) 82.67%<br>(B) 74.04%<br>(C) 77.08%<br>(D) 71.16%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) 77.08%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of West Bengal is <strong>76.26%<\/strong>, which is often rounded and represented as <strong>77.08%<\/strong> in official statistical tables and competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>46. Mention the state which has the largest boundary with West Bengal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Jharkhand<br>(B) Bihar<br>(C) Odisha<br>(D) Assam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Bihar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Among Indian states, <strong>Bihar shares the longest boundary<\/strong> with West Bengal. This extensive border influences migration, transport connectivity, and socio-economic interactions between the two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2018\"><\/span><strong>WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2018<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>34. Murshidabad district is bisected into two halves by<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Mahananda river<br>(B) Jalangi river<br>(C) Bhagirathi river<br>(D) Mathabhanga river<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) Bhagirathi river<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Bhagirathi River flows almost centrally through Murshidabad district, dividing it into eastern and western parts. Historically, settlements and administrative centres developed along its banks, making it the lifeline of the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>42. The largest arsenic decontamination \/ purification plant in West Bengal is located at<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Gangasagar<br>(B) Kolkata<br>(C) Asansol<br>(D) Farakka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) Farakka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The largest arsenic purification plant in West Bengal is located at <strong>Farakka<\/strong> in Murshidabad district. It was set up to address severe arsenic contamination in groundwater, especially affecting the Ganga\u2013Bhagirathi basin region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>49. Kolkata \u2013 Mumbai National Highway via Agra is known as<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) NH-5<br>(B) NH-8<br>(C) NH-3 <em>(old numbering)<\/em><br>(D) NH-6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) NH-3 (old numbering)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Under the <strong>old NH numbering system<\/strong>, NH-3 connected Kolkata to Mumbai via Agra (the Grand Trunk route extension). After highway renumbering, the alignment was reorganised, but WBCS questions often use old numbering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>96. Bongaon and Kolkata are connected by<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) NH-35 <em>(old numbering)<\/em><br>(B) NH-02<br>(C) NH-06<br>(D) NH-32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) NH-35 (old numbering)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>NH-35 (old numbering) connects <strong>Barasat \u2013 Bongaon \u2013 Petrapole<\/strong>, linking Kolkata with the Indo-Bangladesh border. It is a crucial route for trade, passenger movement, and border connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>122. In West Bengal, rail wagons are manufactured at<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Liluah, Kanchrapara and Dum Dum<br>(B) Hindmotor, Kanchrapara and Durgapur<br>(C) Chittaranjan, Hindmotor and Durgapur<br>(D) Kharagpur, Chittaranjan and Dum Dum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Hindmotor, Kanchrapara and Durgapur<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Rail wagon and coach manufacturing units are located at <strong>Hindmotor<\/strong>, <strong>Kanchrapara<\/strong>, and <strong>Durgapur<\/strong>. These centres play an important role in Indian Railways\u2019 rolling stock production and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>129. The active delta of the Ganga in India lies in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Nadia, North 24 Parganas and Howrah<br>(B) Sundarbans<br>(C) North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas<br>(D) Medinipur East and Howrah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Sundarbans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The <strong>active delta of the Ganga<\/strong> lies in the Sundarbans region, where continuous deposition and channel shifting occur. In contrast, the Bhagirathi\u2013Hooghly delta is considered a mature or inactive delta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>160. In India, Karst landforms are formed in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Jalpaiguri district, hills of Buxa and Jainti<br>(B) Purnea district of Bihar<br>(C) Jaisalmer region of Rajasthan<br>(D) Mysore hills in Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Jalpaiguri district, hills of Buxa and Jainti<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Karst landforms develop in <strong>limestone regions<\/strong> due to chemical weathering. In India, such features are found in the <strong>Buxa and Jainti hills of Jalpaiguri district<\/strong>, showing caves, sinkholes, and underground drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>195. \u2018Dry Port\u2019 of West Bengal is located at<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Kolkata<br>(B) Haldia<br>(C) Kolkata, Haldia and Digha<br>(D) Kolkata and Haldia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) Kolkata and Haldia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>West Bengal\u2019s dry port facilities are associated with <strong>Kolkata and Haldia<\/strong>, facilitating container handling, customs clearance, and inland trade. These ports strengthen the state\u2019s maritime and logistics infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WBCS_Preliminary_Question_%E2%80%93_2017\"><\/span><strong>WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2017<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>129. Which one of the following is <em>not<\/em> an administrative division of West Bengal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Jalpaiguri<br>(B) Malda<br>(C) Kolkata<br>(D) Bardhaman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) Kolkata<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>West Bengal has administrative divisions such as <strong>Jalpaiguri, Malda, and Bardhaman<\/strong>. Kolkata is a <strong>district and metropolitan area<\/strong>, but it is <strong>not an administrative division<\/strong>. Hence, option (C) is incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>130. In West Bengal, \u2018Rarh\u2019 is a physiographic region, part of which is found in the district of<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Cooch Behar<br>(B) Nadia<br>(C) Paschim Medinipur<br>(D) South 24 Parganas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) Paschim Medinipur<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The <strong>Rarh region<\/strong> is a lateritic plateau region extending over parts of <strong>Birbhum, Bankura, Purulia, and Paschim Medinipur<\/strong>. It is characterised by undulating terrain, laterite soil, and seasonal rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>131. Which district of West Bengal has achieved the highest level of Human Development Index (HDI)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Kolkata<br>(B) Purba Medinipur<br>(C) Bardhaman<br>(D) North 24 Parganas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Kolkata<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>Kolkata ranks highest in <strong>Human Development Index (HDI)<\/strong> in West Bengal due to better access to education, healthcare, urban infrastructure, and higher per capita income compared to other districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>132. What was the primary objective of the construction of the Farakka Barrage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(1975)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Flood control in lower Bengal<br>(B) Augmentation of water supply in the Hooghly river<br>(C) Generation of electricity for West Bengal<br>(D) Inland water transport in Bihar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (B) Augmentation of water supply in the Hooghly river<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The Farakka Barrage was constructed to <strong>divert water from the Ganga into the Hooghly river<\/strong>. Its main objective was to <strong>flush silt<\/strong> from the Hooghly and maintain the navigability of <strong>Kolkata Port<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>133. Toto is a primitive tribal community found in the state of<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Bank of Torsa river, Alipurduar)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Arunachal Pradesh<br>(B) Odisha<br>(C) West Bengal<br>(D) Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) West Bengal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The <strong>Toto tribe<\/strong> is one of the smallest and most isolated tribal communities of India. They inhabit villages along the <strong>Torsa River in Alipurduar district<\/strong> of West Bengal, near the Indo-Bhutan border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>134. Which one of the following is <em>not<\/em> mined in the delta region of West Bengal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Natural gas<br>(B) Clay<br>(C) Sand<br>(D) Ground water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (D) Ground water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>While <strong>natural gas, clay, and sand<\/strong> are extracted in the deltaic region, <strong>groundwater is not mined<\/strong> in the conventional sense. It is extracted for use but not considered a mined mineral resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>135. Drought is occasionally experienced in the plateau region of West Bengal because of<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Lateritic soil<br>(B) Extremely low rainfall<br>(C) Excessive evapotranspiration<br>(D) Inefficient water management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Lateritic soil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The plateau region suffers drought mainly due to <strong>lateritic soil<\/strong>, which has low water retention capacity. Even with moderate rainfall, rapid runoff and poor moisture retention lead to seasonal drought conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>138. The summer monsoon normally arrives in South Bengal during<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) 1\u20135 June<br>(B) 5\u201310 June<br>(C) 10\u201315 June<br>(D) 15\u201320 June<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) 10\u201315 June<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The southwest monsoon typically reaches <strong>South Bengal between 10 and 15 June<\/strong>. Its arrival marks the beginning of the main agricultural season (Kharif) and brings relief from pre-monsoon heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>142. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) A Central Government organization<br>(B) A State Government organization<br>(C) A joint organization of the Central Government and the Governments of West Bengal and Jharkhand<br>(D) An organization of West Bengal and Jharkhand only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2714 Correct Answer: (C) A joint organization of the Central Government and the Governments of West Bengal and Jharkhand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><br>The <strong>Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)<\/strong> is a <strong>statutory body<\/strong> jointly controlled by the <strong>Central Government<\/strong> and the <strong>state governments of West Bengal and Jharkhand<\/strong>. It manages flood control, irrigation, and power generation in the Damodar basin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cheat_Sheet_For_WB_Geography\"><\/span>The Cheat Sheet For WB Geography.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. West Bengal Geography (The &#8220;Make or Break&#8221; Section)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WBCS asks very specific questions about districts, boundaries, and rivers of WB.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Administrative Divisions &amp; Districts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Fact \/ Frequent Question<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Newest Districts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Alipurduar<\/strong> (2014, from Jalpaiguri), <strong>Kalimpong<\/strong> (2017, from Darjeeling), <strong>Jhargram<\/strong> (2017, from W. Midnapore), <strong>E. &amp; W. Bardhaman<\/strong> (2017).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>North-South Extent<\/strong><\/td><td>The narrowest part is the <strong>&#8220;Chicken&#8217;s Neck&#8221;<\/strong> (Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur) \u2013 approx 9 km wide.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tropic of Cancer<\/strong><\/td><td>Passes through <strong>Nadia<\/strong> (Krishnanagar), <strong>Purba Bardhaman<\/strong>, <strong>Bankura<\/strong>, <strong>Purulia<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>International Borders<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bangladesh<\/strong> (Longest), <strong>Nepal<\/strong> (Shortest), <strong>Bhutan<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Borders<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Jharkhand<\/strong> (Longest), Odisha, Sikkim, Bihar, Assam.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Highest Peak<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sandakphu<\/strong> (3636m) in Singalila Range.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Rivers of West Bengal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>River<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Origin\/Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Question Asked<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Teesta<\/strong><\/td><td>Zemu Glacier \/ Pauhunri<\/td><td>&#8220;Lifeline of North Bengal&#8221;; joins Brahmaputra (Jamuna) in Bangladesh.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mahananda<\/strong><\/td><td>Mahaldiram Hill (Darjeeling)<\/td><td>Flows through Malda; divides into two branches.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Damodar<\/strong><\/td><td>Chota Nagpur Plateau<\/td><td><strong>&#8220;Sorrow of Bengal&#8221;<\/strong> (formerly); Durgapur Barrage is on it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rupnarayan<\/strong><\/td><td>Dwarkeswar + Shilabati<\/td><td>Mundeswari is a distributary of Damodar joining it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Subarnarekha<\/strong><\/td><td>Chota Nagpur Plateau<\/td><td>Forms boundary between WB and Odisha.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bhagirathi-Hooghly<\/strong><\/td><td>Murshidabad (Farakka)<\/td><td>Farakka Barrage built to preserve <strong>Kolkata Port<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. WB Census 2011 (Memorize These Rankings)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Highest Literacy:<\/strong> Purba Medinipur > Kolkata.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lowest Literacy:<\/strong> Uttar Dinajpur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highest Population Density:<\/strong> Kolkata.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lowest Population Density:<\/strong> Purulia (often confused with Bankura, but Purulia is lower).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highest Sex Ratio:<\/strong> Darjeeling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lowest Sex Ratio:<\/strong> Kolkata.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WBCS Preliminary Question \u2013 2022 38. Which of the following districts of West Bengal has the highest child sex ratio in 2011? (A) Darjeeling(B) Howrah(C) Kolkata(D) Malda \u2714 Correct Answer: (A) Darjeeling Explanation:According to Census 2011 data, Darjeeling district recorded the highest child sex ratio in West Bengal. 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