WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which one of the following is not an administrative division of West Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. Jalpaiguri
  2. Malda
  3. Kolkata
  4. Bardhaman

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kolkata

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Kolkata. As of the latest administrative structure, West Bengal is divided into 23 districts under 5 five administrative divisions, namely: 1. Jalpaiguri division 2. Malda division 3. Burdwan division 4. Presidency division 5. Medinipur division While Kolkata is a district and a major metropolitan city, it is not classified as a separate administrative division of the state. Instead, Kolkata falls under the Presidency Division