WBCS.LIVE practice question

Singalila National Park is located in which of the districts of West Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. Darjeeling
  2. Alipurduar
  3. Cooch Bihar
  4. Uttar Dinajpur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Darjeeling

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Darjeeling. Singalila National Park is located in the Darjeeling district of northern West Bengal, along the Singalila Ridge, which forms the border with Nepal. It is situated at an altitude of over 2,100 meters and extends up to Sandakphu and Phalut, the highest points in West Bengal. This park is renowned for its spectacular trekking routes, alpine vegetation, and views of the Eastern Himalayas, including peaks like Kanchenjunga and even glimpses of Mount Everest on clear days.