West Bengal GK

Question Which among the following river flows through the Western plateau area in West Bengal? Type multiple_choice Option Gosaba incorrect Option Subarnarekha correct Option Matla incorrect Option Tangon incorrect Solution The important rivers of the Western plateau area of West Bengal are Haldi and Subarnarekha.

Question Which among the following rivers flowing through North Bengal confluences with Jamuna river in Bangladesh? Type multiple_choice Option Kaljani incorrect Option Raidak correct Option Ganga incorrect Option Sunjai incorrect Solution The Raidak river originates from Akungchu peak of Bhutan and flows through Bhutan, Jalpaiguri and Coochbehar districts of West Bengal. It falls in Jamuna

Question Which among the following rivers is called the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’? Type multiple_choice Option Damodar river correct Option Teesta river incorrect Option Mahananda river incorrect Option Torsa river incorrect Solution The Damodar river used to flood many areas of Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah and East and West Midnapore districts. Hence, it is also known as

Question Which among the following rivers rises from Khamarpath hill of Chotanagpur plateau in Bihar? Type multiple_choice Option Mayurakshi river incorrect Option Teesta river incorrect Option Jaldhaka river incorrect Option Damodar river correct Solution The Damodar river originates from the Khamarpath hill of the Chotanagpur plateau in Bihar. After flowing for about 289 km in

Question Which of the following water sources is situated in the border of Bengal and Sikkim? Type multiple_choice Option Whistle Khola waterfall incorrect Option Talboria lake incorrect Option Changey waterfall correct Option Bhangzang lake incorrect Solution Situated approximately 34 kilometers north of Kalimpong in West Bengal, the mesmerizing Changey Waterfall is located in close proximity

Question Which river flows through Coochbehar district of West Bengal? Type multiple_choice Option Mahananda incorrect Option Teesta incorrect Option Torsa incorrect Option Both (B) and (C) correct Solution The Teesta River finds its source in the Zemu glacier of the majestic Himalayas. As it journeys southwards, it encounters several tributaries, including the Lachin River in

Question Which river is also known as Dwarakeswar in Bankura district? Type multiple_choice Option Rupnarayan correct Option Damodar incorrect Option Torsa incorrect Option Teesta incorrect Solution The Rupnarayan River, arising from the Chotanagpur plateau, assumes the name Dwarakeswar River as it flows through the Bankura district of West Bengal. It originates in this elevated region,

Question Which river rises from Ghum range of Darjeeling district? Type multiple_choice Option Teesta incorrect Option Torsa incorrect Option Jaldhaka incorrect Option Mahananda correct Solution The Mahananda River begins its journey at Mahaldhiram in the Ghum range of Darjeeling district. It gracefully traverses through the picturesque landscapes of North Bengal before eventually merging with the

Question Which wetland is located in Murshidabad district of West Bengal? Type multiple_choice Option Ahiran Jhil correct Option Rasikbeel incorrect Option Patlakhawa incorrect Option Satragachi incorrect Solution Ahiran Jhil Wetland is located in Murshidabad. Rasikbeel Wetland is situated in Coochbehar district near the town of Tufanganj. Patlakhawa Rasomati Wetland is located in Coochbehar district along

Consider the following statements about alluvial soil present in West Bengal. 1. Old alluvium is more fertile than new. 2. In Jalpaiguri it is called Terai soil. 3. It loses fertility due to river bank erosion. Which of the following is true? Option Only 1 incorrect Option Only 2 incorrect Option Only 3 correct Option