WBCS.LIVE practice question

The historic architectural ruins of 'Gour' and 'Pandua' are geographically located in which specific physiographic division of West Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. Barind Tract
  2. Rarh Region
  3. Active Delta
  4. Diara Plain

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Diara Plain

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Diara Plain šŸ“š Explanation: The Malda district of West Bengal is physiographically divided into the older Barind tract to the east and the highly fertile Diara plain to the west. The Diara plain is continuously enriched by the newer, fine alluvium deposits brought down by the Kalindi and Bhagirathi rivers. The ancient and historically significant ruined capital cities of Gour and Pandua are situated directly within this productive Diara region.