Kolkata city is situated on the bank of the river __________

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
Sol. Kolkata city is situated on the bank of the Hooghly River. The Hooghly is a distributary of the Ganges River and flows through the city, playing a significant role in its history and development as a major port and urban center.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Hooghly – Correct answer. Kolkata is situated on the banks of the Hooghly River.
· (b) Krishna – Incorrect. The Krishna River is in the southern part of India, not in Kolkata.
· (c) Gomti – Incorrect. The Gomti River flows primarily in the Uttar Pradesh region, not near Kolkata.
· (d) Sutlej – Incorrect. The Sutlej River flows in the northern part of India, particularly in Punjab.