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The Western part of Teesta river in West Bengal is called

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

Answer options

  1. Terai
  2. Duars
  3. Bagar
  4. Bhabar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Terai

Explanation: Teesta river rises in the eastern Himalayas, flows through the Indian State of Sikkim and West Bengal and through the northern part of WB its enters into Bangladesh. In West Bengal, the area of Teesta river has divided into two parts: 1. The western part known as Terai. 2. The Eastern part known as Duars. - Terai region is made up of sand, gravels and pebbles brought down by the Himalayan river like the Teesta, Torsa, Raidak, Jadhak and many more small rivers. - The general height of the Terai region is 80-100 m.