What city is situated in the northeast of the country in the state of West Bengal and is surrounded by tea plantations on all sides?
-
Chennai
-
Darjeeling
-
Cochin
-
Goa
Darjeeling is a town in West Bengal, India, situated in the Lesser Himalayas at an elevation of 6,700 ft. It is world-famous for its tea plantations that surround the town on all sides, producing the renowned Darjeeling tea known as the 'champagne of teas'.
To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about the geography of India and the state of West Bengal. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) Chennai - Chennai is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu, which is in the southern part of India. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
Option B) Darjeeling - Darjeeling is a city situated in the northeast of the country in the state of West Bengal. It is known for its tea plantations and is surrounded by them on all sides. Therefore, this option is correct.
Option C) Cochin - Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a city located in the state of Kerala, which is in the southern part of India. It is not situated in West Bengal and is not known for tea plantations. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
Option D) Goa - Goa is a state located on the western coast of India. It is not situated in West Bengal and is not known for tea plantations. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
The correct answer is Option B) Darjeeling. This option is correct because Darjeeling is situated in the northeast of the country in the state of West Bengal and is surrounded by tea plantations on all sides.