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Which city is known as the 'Gateway of North Bengal'?

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

Answer options

  1. Jalpaiguri
  2. Cooch Behar
  3. Siliguri
  4. Malda

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Siliguri

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) Siliguri šŸ“š Explanation: Siliguri is often called the 'Gateway of North Bengal' and the 'Gateway to the Northeast' because of its strategic location. It serves as a vital transit point connecting the plains of Bengal to the hill stations like Darjeeling, as well as the states of Sikkim and the Northeast. It is situated in the 'Chicken's Neck' or Siliguri Corridor, a narrow strip of land that connects mainland India with its northeastern states. The city is a major commercial, transportation, and educational hub.