WBCS.LIVE practice question
The largest tobacco producer district of West Bengal is:
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Correct answer: Cooch Bihar
Explanation: The correct answer is C. Cooch Bihar. Cooch Behar district is the largest producer of tobacco in West Bengal, contributing a significant share to the state's total production. The district's alluvial soil, hot humid climate, and good irrigation facilities are ideal for tobacco cultivation. Other tobacco-producing districts include Malda and Murshidabad, but their production is comparatively lower than that of Cooch Behar. Tobacco is grown as both cash crop and export crop, supporting the livelihoods of many small and marginal farmers in the region.