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Where in West Bengal can hot springs be found?1. Digha2. Kalingpong3. Bakreshwar4. Sundarbans

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Bakreshwar

The correct answer is Bakreshwar.

  • Hot springs are reported in Eastern India at Bakreshwar, West Bengal, and Tantloi, Jharkhand.
  • Bakreshwar is a village in Birbhum District.
    • The Bakreshwar River is a tributary of the Mayurakshi River.
  • These hot springs are located on the eastern continuation of the Son-Narmada lineament zone.
  • The hot springs at Bakreshwar show temperatures of 35°C to 66.5°C on the surface.
  • The thermal water at Bakreshwar is alkaline with low to moderate sodium, HCO3, and SO4 as compared to chloride.
  • Bakreshwar Thermal Power Station of West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited.


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