WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which district of West Bengal shares its border with three countries?

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

Answer options

  1. Jalpaiguri
  2. Darjeeling
  3. Kalimpong
  4. Jhargram

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Darjeeling

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Darjeeling šŸ“š Explanation: The Darjeeling district of West Bengal is strategically located and shares international boundaries with three neighboring countries: Nepal to the West, Bhutan to the East, and Bangladesh to the South (via its plains region). This geographical positioning makes it a highly sensitive and vital region for India's national security and international trade. It is also famous for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site.