WBPSC Prelims and Mains Notes-WBPSC Test Series
Animal Husbandry of Rajasthan In Rajasthan, animal husbandry is not merely a subsidiary to agriculture but it is a major economic activity, especially in arid and semi-arid areas, thus providing the much needed insurance against frequently occurring scarcity conditions. Parallel to crop production, animal husbandry is the most important activity in Rajasthan. Livestock … Read more
WEST BENGAL West Bengal’s Chilkigarh to be declared ‘National Bio-Diversity Heritage Site’ A forested stretch around Chilkigarh’s Kanak Durga temple in Jhargram district of West Bengal will soon be declared a national bio-diversity heritage site by the government. The popular tourist destination will be labelled a ‘plastic free zone’ and 61 acres of forest … Read more
Soils in West Bengal The soils of Bengal have been studied widely by different scholars. The studies carried out so far lead to the convenient grouping of soils as (i) Laterites, (ii) Red Earths, (iii) Tarai soils, (iv) Alluvial soils and (v) The Coastal soils To attain scientific management of regional resources and sustainable … Read more
Animal Husbandry of West Bengal Share of animal resources and fishery in the total agricultural output stands presently at about 26%. In the State, the Livestock Sector contributes 4.41% of the total SDP and 18.6% of the Agricultural SDP. Animal Husbandry practice is a part of household activities in the rural areas mostly for meeting … Read more