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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 100 of 200

Q100
Geography (incl. West Bengal)West Bengal Geography
Which one of the following is the highest peak of South Bengal?
  1. a.Sandakphu
  2. b.Gorgaburu
  3. c.Pareshnath
  4. d.Biharinath

Answer: (B) Gorgaburu

Gorgaburu (677 m) is the highest peak of South Bengal, located in the Purulia district on the Western Plateau. Sandakphu (3,636 m) is the highest peak of West Bengal overall but lies in North Bengal (Darjeeling district). Pareshnath (1,365 m) and Biharinath (448 m) are in Jharkhand and Bankura respectively.

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