WBCS.LIVE practice question

The following river divides West Bengal and Assam:

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

Answer options

  1. Raidak
  2. Sankosh
  3. Kaljani
  4. Chel

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sankosh

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Sankosh. The Sankosh River acts as a natural boundary between the Indian states of West Bengal and Assam in the north-eastern region. Originating from the Bhutan Himalayas, Sankosh enters India through West Bengal and then continues eastward, forming a part of the interstate border between Alipurduar district (WB) and Kokrajhar district (Assam).