WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following is in the correct descending order of the districts of West Bengal in terms of area (2011)?

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

Answer options

  1. Paschim Medinipur – Burdwan – Bankura
  2. Paschim Medinipur – Burdwan – South 24 Parganas
  3. South 24 Parganas – Paschim Medinipur – Burdwan
  4. South 24 Parganas – Paschim Medinipur – Bankura

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: South 24 Parganas – Paschim Medinipur – Burdwan

Explanation: The correct answer is C. South 24 Parganas – Paschim Medinipur – Burdwan. As per 2011 Census data, the top three largest districts of West Bengal in terms of area were: 1. South 24 Parganas – approx. 9,960 sq. km 2. Paschim Medinipur – approx. 9,295 sq. km 3. Burdwan (undivided) – approx. 7,024 sq. km