Question 2468

Along its course, River ________ passes through Tibet, where it is known as Tsangpo, and also passes through the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Bangladesh.

Answer

Brahmaputra

Why?

The correct answer is Brahmaputra Key Points ​ The Brahmaputra River passes through Tibet, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Bangladesh: The Brahmaputra forms the world's largest number of freshwater riverine islands, including Majuli, the world's largest freshwater riverine island. The Brahmaputra is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. It originates in the Chemayungdung glacier in the Himalayas near Mount Kailash. The Brahmaputra flows through the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. In Assamese, it is known as Brahmaputra or Luit. The Brahmaputra is known as the Jamuna in Bangladesh. It joins the Ganga in Bangladesh and eventually drains into the Bay of Bengal. Other names The Brahmaputra is also known as the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachali. The word "Brahmaputra" means "son of Brahma" in Sanskrit The Brahmaputra is India's largest river by volume. It has one of the largest river basins in South Asia. Additional Information Ramganga River Origin: The Ramganga River originates from the Doodhatoli ranges in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. Flow: It flows southeast through the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. Then, it enters Uttar Pradesh and passes through cities like Moradabad, Bareilly, and Badaun. Finally, it merges into the Ganga River near Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh. Brahmani River Origin: The Brahmani River is formed by the confluence of the Koel and Sankh Rivers near Rourkela in Odisha, India. Flow: It flows eastward through Odisha. Major cities and regions along its course include Angul, Talcher, and Dhenkanal. It eventually drains into the Bay of Bengal near Dhamra in Odisha. Mahanadi River Origin: The Mahanadi River originates from the Sihawa Hills in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, India. Flow: It flows eastward through Chhattisgarh and Odisha, covering major cities like Raipur, Cuttack, and Sambalpur. The river forms an extensive delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal near Paradeep in Odisha. It is also known for the Hirakud Dam, one of the largest dams in India.