WBCS.LIVE practice question
The western part of the Teesta River in West Bengal is called:
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Correct answer: Terai
Explanation: The correct answer is A. Terai The Terai region refers to the lowland zone at the base of the Himalayas, especially found in northern West Bengal and adjacent parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. In West Bengal, the western part of the Teesta River, especially in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, forms part of the Terai belt, which is characterized by marshy land, high groundwater levels, and dense vegetation. This region lies between the Bhabar zone (gravel-rich, porous uplands) and the Duars region (foothill plains east of the Teesta).