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Statewise GK · Q192

West Bengal GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 192

Q192

Jalpaiguri in West Bengal is situated on the banks of which rivers?

A.
Teesta and Karala
B.
Teesta and Jaldhaka
Answer
C.
Jaldhaka and Torsa
D.
Teesta and Raidhak

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Teesta river originates from the Zemu glacier of the Himalayas and is joined by the Lachin river at Tibet, Lochang river at Sikkim and Great Rangeet river at Darjeeling then it flows Southwards through Jalpaiguri and Coochbehar. Jaldhaka river originates from the Bidang lake located in Sikkim Himalayas and drains Southwards through Jalpaiguri district.