WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Tista river, known as the "Lifeline of North Bengal", originates from which glacier?

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

Answer options

  1. Zemu Glacier
  2. Pindari Glacier
  3. Gangotri Glacier
  4. Siachen Glacier

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Zemu Glacier

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Zemu Glacier šŸ“š Explanation: The Tista river originates from the Tso Lhamo Lake and is fed by the Zemu Glacier in the Sikkim Himalayas. It flows through the districts of Kalimpong and Jalpaiguri in West Bengal before entering Bangladesh to join the Brahmaputra. The river is famous for its deep gorges and turbulent waters, making it popular for white-water rafting.