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Which district in West Bengal is unique for being the only district in the state located entirely in the Himalayan foothills?

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Current Affairs - West Bengal Schemes & Governance
Which district in West Bengal is unique for being the only district in the state located entirely in the Himalayan foothills?
ADarjeeling
BCooch Behar
CJalpaiguri
DKalimpong
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand geographical locations

    Kalimpong district is located entirely in the Himalayan foothills, unlike Darjeeling which includes higher Himalayan areas.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Darjeeling has both Himalayan and sub-Himalayan regions, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar are in the plains.
  3. Step 3: Confirm uniqueness

    Kalimpong is the only district fully situated in the Himalayan foothills within West Bengal.
  4. Final Answer:

    Kalimpong → Option D
  5. Quick Check:

    District fully in Himalayan foothills = Kalimpong ✅
Quick Trick: Kalimpong is fully in Himalayan foothills, unlike Darjeeling.
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming Darjeeling is entirely in foothills or plains districts.
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