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The Kasai and Keleghai rivers join to form:

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

Answer options

  1. The Rupnarayan River
  2. The Haldi river
  3. The Subarnarekha River
  4. The Damodar River

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Haldi river

Explanation: The correct answer is B. the Haldi river. The Kasai and Keleghai rivers are two important tributaries in the southwestern region of West Bengal, flowing primarily through Paschim and Purba Medinipur districts. These two rivers converge near Mechogram in Purba Medinipur, and their united flow is known as the Haldi River. The Haldi eventually drains into the Hooghly River near Haldia, where it contributes to the estuarine system close to the Bay of Bengal. This river system plays a key role in local agriculture and sediment transport, and influences industrial activities in the Haldia port region.