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Which city of West Bengal is known as "Sheffield of India"?1. Durgapur2. Darjeeling3. Kalyani4. Howrah

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Howrah

The correct answer is Howrah.

  • The Howrah city called "Sheffield of India"
  • This city is also known as “Glasgow” of India.
  • Howrah is the second-largest city and second smallest district after Kolkata.
  • Howrah is an important transportation hub of West Bengal and a major gateway for its twin city of Kolkata.

  • Darjeeling is famous throughout the world for the tea it grows and the great view of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains.
    • It is also known for its richness in cultural & natural heritage and the famous toy train that has been declared a UN heritage.
    • Darjeeling is called the Queen of the Hills.
  • Durgapur of Paschim Bardhaman district is known for the Iron and Steel Industry.
    • It is known as the steel capital of East India.
    • The place is also termed as the ‘Rurh of Bengal’.

  • On 1 December 1905, the British architect Halsey Ricardo designed the new station, which is the current Howrah station.


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