Question

Kolkata is located on the river ______.
   A. Orange
   B. Hooghly
   C. Bhagirathi
   D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint:The river on which Kolkata is located is an essential artery in the state of West Bengal. It is also referred to as the Kati Ganga and forms one of the tributaries of the great river Ganga. Some important dams on this river are the Vidyasagar Bridge, Rabindra Setu ( Howrah Bridge), Nivedita Setu, and others.

Complete answer:
Orange: The orange river flows in the African countries of Lesotho, South Africa, and Namibia. It is an important source of irrigation and generating hydroelectric power in South Africa. It forms the longest river in this region.

Hooghly: Kolkata is situated on the Hooghly stream. Hugli River, Hugli additionally spelled Hooghly, stream in West Bengal state, northeastern India. An arm of the Ganges (Ganga) River, it gives admittance to Kolkata (Calcutta) from the Bay of Bengal. It is framed by the intersection of the Bhagirathi and Jalangi waterways at Nabadwip.

Bhagirathi: River Bhagirathi flows in Uttarakhand and forms the major headstream of the sacred Ganges river. On the Bhagirathi river, the renowned dam of India, Tehri dam is located. The river is considered one of the sacred rivers of India.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: Hoogly river is also sometimes referred to as the Bhagirathi of Bengal. Beautiful and sacred temples like Dakshineshwar Temple are located near the Hooghly river. The rich alluvial soil in the nearby areas are a result of the flowing of the Hooghly.