WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which river in West Bengal is famously called the 'Sorrow of North Bengal' due to its frequent floods?

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

Answer options

  1. Damodar
  2. Torsa
  3. Jaldhaka
  4. Teesta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Teesta

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Teesta šŸ“š Explanation: While the Damodar is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' (mostly affecting South Bengal), the Teesta is often called the 'Sorrow of North Bengal'. Its high-velocity flow and sudden silt deposition often lead to catastrophic floods in the districts of Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar. It is the largest and most volatile river in the northern part of the state.