WBCS.LIVE practice question

Jalpaiguri town is located in the bank of________

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

Answer options

  1. Tista and Karala River
  2. Tista and Jaldhaka River
  3. Jaldhaka and Raidhak river
  4. Tista and Raidhak river

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tista and Karala River

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Tista and Karala River. The town of Jalpaiguri, a major urban centre in North Bengal, is uniquely situated at the confluence of two rivers: the Tista (or Teesta) and its tributary, the Karala River. The Tista River, originating from the Himalayas in North Sikkim, flows through the districts of Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar, making it one of the most important rivers in the region. The Karala River, often referred to locally as the 'Thames of Jalpaiguri,' flows through the heart of the town and joins the Tista just south of it.