WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Mahananda river originates from which place?

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

Answer options

  1. Paglajhora Falls
  2. Darjeeling Hills
  3. Chumbi Valley
  4. Sikkim Himalayas

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Paglajhora Falls

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Paglajhora Falls šŸ“š Explanation: The Mahananda river originates from the Mahaldiram Hill at Paglajhora Falls near Kurseong in the Darjeeling district. It flows through the North Bengal districts of Siliguri and Malda before entering Bangladesh to join the Padma. It is one of the most important rivers in North Bengal and serves as a major drainage channel for the region.