WBCS.LIVE practice question

Jute is mainly grown in:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. West Bengal
  3. Kerala
  4. Himachal Pradesh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: West Bengal

Explanation: The correct answer is B. West Bengal. West Bengal is the largest producer of jute in India, accounting for over 75% of the total jute production in the country. The humid climate, ample rainfall (100–150 cm), and alluvial soil of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta region make it ideal for jute cultivation. Major jute-growing districts in West Bengal include Murshidabad, Nadia, North & South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, and Cooch Behar. The Hooghly River belt is historically known as the ‘Jute belt of India.’