Which river has the highest tidal bore in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which river has the highest tidal bore in India?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Hooghly
C. Ganga
D. Mahanadi
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganga, is known for having the highest tidal bore in India. A tidal bore is a tidal phenomenon in which the leading edge of the incoming tide forms a wave of water that travels up a river.[reference:20]

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