WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Haldia Petrochemical Complex' is located in which district of West Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. South 24 Parganas
  2. Purba Medinipur
  3. Paschim Medinipur
  4. Howrah

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Purba Medinipur

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Purba Medinipur šŸ“š Explanation: Haldia, a major industrial port city, is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It is situated at the meeting point of the Hooghly River and the Haldi River. The Petrochemical complex is a cornerstone of West Bengal's industrial sector. Haldia also serves as a major hub for oil refineries, fertilizer plants, and various manufacturing industries.