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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 171 of 200

Q171
Geography (incl. West Bengal)West Bengal Geography
Which city is known as the ‘Silk City’ of West Bengal?
  1. a.Asansol
  2. b.Durgapur
  3. c.Murshidabad
  4. d.Siliguri

Answer: (C) Murshidabad

Murshidabad is known for its silk, especially Murshidabad and Baluchari weaving, and is called the Silk City of West Bengal. Asansol and Durgapur are coal and steel towns, and Siliguri is a trade hub.