‘Barid’ tract is found in the district of

Correct answer: Dakshin Dinajpur

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Dakshin Dinajpur The Barind or Barindrabhumi is a distinct physiographic region found mainly in the north-eastern part of Malda and south of Dakshin Dinajpur districts of West Bengal. It is an old alluvial formation of Pleistocene age, made up of hard, reddish, lateritic clay and compact soil with poor fertility. This upland terrain is relatively undulating, with lower moisture-retaining capacity and suffers from seasonal water scarcity. In West Bengal, the Barind region forms the eastern flank of the Ganga Basin, separated from the newer alluvium by river channels like the Mahananda and its tributaries. Its Agro-climatic limitations make it less suitable for intensive agriculture compared to the western plains.