Which iron ore mining area in West Bengal has faced recent environmental and rehabilitation challenges?
ADurgapur region
BBirbhum and Purulia districts
CNorth 24 Parganas
DJalpaiguri district
Correct Answer: B. Birbhum and Purulia districts
Explanation:
Birbhum and Purulia districts in West Bengal have significant iron ore deposits and mining activities, with ongoing concerns about environmental degradation and displacement of local communities.
The Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the 19th-century spiritual leader, established the Ramakrishna Mission in which West Bengal city?
ADarjeeling
BKolkata
CHowrah
DAsansol
Correct Answer: B. Kolkata
Explanation:
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and his disciple Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission in Kolkata, which has become a major spiritual and educational institution in India.
The Jute industry in West Bengal, once a major economic driver, has declined primarily due to which factors? (Select the most comprehensive answer)
ALack of raw materials only
BGlobal shift to synthetic fibers, outdated technology, and competition from international markets
CWorker strikes alone
DGovernment negligence only
Correct Answer: B. Global shift to synthetic fibers, outdated technology, and competition from international markets
Explanation:
The decline of West Bengal's jute industry is attributed to multiple factors: the rise of synthetic fibers globally, obsolete machinery, poor management, and competition from cheaper international alternatives, not just single factors.
Which of the following correctly describes the geographical significance of the Sundarbans for West Bengal's economy?
AIt serves as a major agricultural area producing surplus grain
BIt provides fish and honey production, acts as a natural barrier against cyclones, and is crucial for tourism and biodiversity conservation
CIt is primarily an industrial zone
DIt is exclusively reserved for conservation with no economic activity
Correct Answer: B. It provides fish and honey production, acts as a natural barrier against cyclones, and is crucial for tourism and biodiversity conservation
Explanation:
The Sundarbans contribute to West Bengal's economy through fishing, honey production, tourism, and serve as a natural cyclone barrier, while maintaining ecological importance.
