World Bank, GOI and West Bengal Gov. Signed Loan Agreement

Current Context: The World Bank, Government of India and Government of West Bengal have entered into a loan agreement to improve waterways in West Bengal.

• For this purpose, a loan agreement of $105 million was signed. 
• This funds will be utilized to upgrade inland water transport infrastructure, logistics and special development project in Kolkata.
• The loan is having a maturity of 17 years including the grace period of 7 years.
• The up-gradation in Waterways will facilitate freight and passenger Movement in the Hooghly River.
• The funds will also be used to improve accessibility in Kolkata Metropolitan Area which will improve logistics in the state.
• Static Part: 
• Folk Dances of WB: Gambhira Dance, Kathi dance, The Baul dance, Domni, Dhunachi
• Thermal Power Plant in WB: Farakka Super Thermal Power Plant, Durgapur Steel Thermal Power Station

Question: 

Q.1 World Bank offered a loan of $105 million to improve Waterways in which Indian State?
a. Goa
b. West Bengal
c. Gujarat
d. Maharashtra