WBCS.LIVE practice question

In which year West Dinajpur district of West Bengal was divided into two district namely North Dinjapur and South Dinajpur?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1991
  2. 1990
  3. 1992
  4. 1994

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1992

Explanation: - At the time of the Independence, total number of the district of West Bengal was 14. - The West Dinajpur district in northern West Bengal was bifurcated in 1st April, 1992 to create two separate districts namely North Dinajpur (Uttar Dinajpur) and South Dinajpur (Dakshin Dinajpur). - At present (as of 2025) there are 23 district in West Bengal.