Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which city of India stands on the River Hooghly?

  1. Agra

  2. Ahmedabad

  3. Lucknow

  4. Kolkata(Calcutta)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), the capital of West Bengal, stands on the banks of the River Hooghly, which is a distributary of the Ganges. The Hooghly flows through the city and is crucial to its history and commerce. Option D (Kolkata/Calcutta) is correct.