GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fort William is located in Kolkata on the banks of river____
A
Chenab
B
Hooghly
C
Ganga
D
Yamuna
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fort William is a fort in Hastings, Calcutta (Kolkata). It was built during the early years of the British occupation of Bengal. It sits on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly, the major distributary of the River Ganges.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kolkata Port (KoPT), located on the left bank of Hugli River is the first major as well as the only riverine port in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -> Kolkata port is situated on the banks of river Hooghly.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Hooghly. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. Kolkata city is situated on the bank of the river Hooghly.

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