Question

Given below are a few statements about the Brahmaputra river.

1: When it enters India, it is known as the Dihang.
2: The Debang and Lohit join the river Brahmaputra and the combined river runs all along the Assam valley.
3: Subansiri and Manas are tributaries of the Brahmaputra.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

• A. Only Statement 1 is correct
• B. Statement 1 and 2 are correct
• C. Statement 1 and 3 are correct
• D. Statement 1, 2, and 3 are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement 1, 2, and 3 are correct

The Brahmaputra rises in Tibet, where it is known as Tsangpo and crosses over into India in Arunachal Pradesh under the name of Dihang. The Debang and Lohit join the river Brahmaputra and the combined river runs all along the Assam valley. It crosses into Bangladesh downstream of Dhubri. The Brahmaputra in Bangladesh, fed by Teesta, finally falls into the Ganga.