WBCS.LIVE practice question

Murshidabad district is bisected into two halves by

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

Answer options

  1. Mahananda river
  2. Jalangi river
  3. Bhagirathi river
  4. Mathabhanga river

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bhagirathi river

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Bhagirathi river šŸ“š Explanation: The Bhagirathi river flows through the heart of Murshidabad, dividing the district into two distinct geographical regions: the 'Rarh' to the west and the 'Bagri' to the east. The Rarh area is characterized by older alluvium, while the Bagri area is a low-lying fertile plain. This river is a branch of the Ganga.