Q78
Geography (incl. West Bengal)West Bengal Geography
The western part of Teesta river in West Bengal is called
- a.Terai
- b.Duars
- c.Bagar
- d.Bhabar
Answer: (A) Terai
The Teesta River divides the foothills region of North Bengal into two parts: the western part is called the Terai (a humid zone of grasslands and forests at the foot of the Darjeeling hills), and the eastern part is called the Dooars (meaning 'doors' or passes to Bhutan). The Terai extends from the Nepal border to the Teesta.