WBCS.LIVE practice question

West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (WBIDC) was established in

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

Answer options

  1. 1967
  2. 1981
  3. 1977
  4. 1983

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1967

Explanation: The West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC) was established in 1967 to promote industrial growth in the state. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ WBIDC is a Government of West Bengal enterprise under the Department of Industry, Commerce & Enterprises. ▪️ It serves as the nodal agency for investment promotion and industrial infrastructure development. ▪️ Headquartered in Kolkata. ▪️ It assists investors in setting up large, medium, and small-scale industries. ▪️ WBIDC has developed major industrial parks and estates across the state. ▪️ Key focus sectors include engineering, IT, food processing, textiles, and chemicals. ▪️ It plays a vital role in public-private partnerships and export promotion. ▪️ WBIDC also supports employment generation and balanced regional development in West Bengal.