WBCS.LIVE practice question

In which year West Dinajpur district of West Bengal was divided into two districts namely North Dinajpur 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: The correct answer is C. 1992 The West Dinajpur district of West Bengal was bifurcated in 1st April, 1992 to form two separate districts namely 1. Uttar Dinajpur (North Dinajpur) and 2. Dakshin Dinajpur (South Dinajpur). The decision to split the district was made to improve administrative efficiency and governance due to the large geographical area and population of the undivided West Dinajpur. Uttar Dinajpur has its headquarters at Raiganj. Dakshin Dinajpur has its headquarters at Balurghat.