The capital of West Bengal is located on the banks of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The capital of West Bengal is located on the banks of:
A. Brahmaputra
B. Ganga
C. Yamuna
D. Hooghly River
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Kolkata is situated on the Hooghly River.

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Practice More States and Capitals of India Questions

Question #1 Report Error
The state whose capital is named after a British official is:
A. West Bengal
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. None

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Kolkata was named Calcutta after Job Charnock, but the question refers to historical naming conventions.

Question #2 Report Error
The smallest state capital by population is approximately that of:
A. Aizawl
B. Itanagar
C. Gangtok
D. Kohima

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Gangtok has a relatively smaller population.

Question #3 Report Error
The capital of Tamil Nadu is:
A. Chennai
B. Salem
C. Madurai
D. Coimbatore

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital of Tamil Nadu.