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[#986] Match the following List-I (Rivers) List-II (Tributaries) a. Torsa 1. Mechi b. Damodar 2. Bindukhola c. Mahananda 3. Malengi d. Jaldhaka 4. Bokaro
Correct Answer

(B) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

Explanation

Solution: The tributaries of Torsa river are Malengi, Bela and Sunjai.
The tributaries of Damdar river are Barakar, Konar, Bokaro and Ayar.
The tight bank tributaries of Mahananda river are Kalindi, Balasan and Mechi. Its left bank tributaries are Nagar, Tangon and Punarbhaba.
The tributaries of Jaldhaka river are Daina, Birukhola, Bindukhola and Nakshalkhola.

[#987] Jalpaiguri in West Bengal is situated on the banks of which rivers?
Correct Answer

(B) Teesta and Jaldhaka

Explanation

Solution: The Teesta river originates from the Zemu glacier of the Himalayas and is joined by the Lachin river at Tibet, Lochang river at Sikkim and Great Rangeet river at Darjeeling then it flows Southwards through Jalpaiguri and Coochbehar.
Jaldhaka river originates from the Bidang lake located in Sikkim Himalayas and drains Southwards through Jalpaiguri district.

[#988] In West Bengal the region North of the Ganga is known as
Correct Answer

(C) Barind

Explanation

Solution: The northern region oof the Ganga is known as Barind.

[#989] East Kolkata wetlands have been declared as
Correct Answer

(D) Ramsar site

Explanation

Solution: East Kolkata Wetlands is a wetland site of international importance and included as a Ramsar site in 2002.

[#990] Damodar river rises from
Correct Answer

(B) Chotanagpur plateau

Explanation

Solution: The Damodar river originates from the Khamarpath hill of the Chotanagpur plateau in Bihar. After flowing for about 289 km in Bihar, it enters West Bengal.