WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which one is not a Tidal River?

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

Answer options

  1. Icchamati
  2. Vidyadhari
  3. Kalindi
  4. Jalangi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jalangi

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Jalangi. The Jalangi River is a non-tidal river that flows through the Murshidabad and Nadia districts of West Bengal. It originates as a distributary of the Padma River and eventually rejoins the Bhagirathi-Hooghly. On the other hand, Icchamati, Kalindi, and Vidyadhari are tidal rivers found in the Sundarban region, where daily tidal fluctuations affect river flow direction and salinity levels. These rivers are part of the estuarine ecosystem formed by the confluence of the Ganga and Bay of Bengal, making them subject to tidal backflow and brackish water intrusion.