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How would you describe West Bengal?
Its roughly 1,350-mile (2,200-km) frontier with Bangladesh, neither natural nor well defined, is of strategic importance. Although in area West Bengal ranks as one of the smaller states of India, it is one of the largest in population. The capital is Kolkata (Calcutta). Area 34,267 square miles (88,752 square km).
Why West Bengal is known as City of Joy?
The city has earned the nickname ‘city of joy’ for its soulful embodiment of culture, love, mystery, respect, enthusiasm and definitely some amazing sweet delicacies. Kolkata served as the British capital till 1912, before it was shifted to Delhi.
For which animal is West Bengal famous?
Fishing cat
| State/UT | Animal | Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Uttranchal | Musk Deer | Himalayan Monal |
| Uttar Pradesh | Swamp Deer | Sarus Crane |
| West Bengal | Fishing cat | White-throated King Fisher |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | * | * |
Is West Bengal’s economic growth accelerating?
This implies that while economic growth has been slowing down all over India in the last two years, the West Bengal economy is somehow witnessing a growth acceleration. Not surprisingly, the West Bengal GSDP data for 2018-19 has not been approved by the CSO yet.
Why is West Bengal’s mobilisation falling short of average?
This is because West Bengal’s own-tax revenues have declined from 5.4\% of GSDP to 3.3\% of GSDP, while the own-tax revenue/GDP ratio for all states taken together have remained between 6 to 6.6\% during this period. Even in non-tax revenues, West Bengal’s mobilisation falls far short of the average of all states.
When will the West Bengal Assembly discuss the state budget?
The West Bengal assembly will discuss the state budget later this week, which was presented by the finance minister on February 4, 2019.
Is West Bengal’s GSDP data for 2018-19 credible?
Not surprisingly, the West Bengal GSDP data for 2018-19 has not been approved by the CSO yet. With the all-India GDP estimates themselves coming under a cloud, the West Bengal GSDP estimates do not appear to be very credible. The state finance minister made another fantastic claim in his budget speech on farmers’ income.