WBCS.LIVE practice question

Mica producing district of West Bengal is:

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

Answer options

  1. Bankura
  2. Paschim Burdwan
  3. Birbhum
  4. Purulia

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bankura

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Bankura. Bankura district of West Bengal is known for its mica deposits, especially in the Khatra and Taldangra blocks. Mica in this region is found in pegmatite veins, often associated with granite and quartzite. The mica belt in West Bengal extends across parts of Bankura and Purulia districts. Mica is widely used in electrical insulators, paint, cosmetics, and electronics due to its excellent dielectric strength and thermal resistance.