What is the Hooghly-Kolkata region known as?

Military Centre

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Industrial Centre

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Agricultural Centre

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Solution

The correct option is B Industrial Centre
The Hooghly-Kolkata region is known as an industrial centre of the country. It is India's oldest and second largest industrial area. Industries which have flourished in this region are Transport and tertiary industry, Jute manufacturing, Chemicals, Iron and steel, Non-jute textiles and food products.

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