Question 4339
The Brahmaputra river flows through which of the following states?
Answer
Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
Why?
Explanation: Brahmaputra River System: It is known as Tsangpo in Tibet, Dihang or Siang in Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra in Assam, and Jamuna in Bangladesh. The river originates at the Manasarover lake in Tibet. Tributaries from the left bank are: Lhasa River, Nyang River, Parlung Zangbo, Lohit River, Dhansiri River and Kolong River Tributaries from the right bank are: Kameng, Manas, Beki, Raidak, Jaldhaka, Teesta and Subansiri River Majuli is the largest riverine island in the world is in the Brahmaputra River. The combined stream of Ganga and Brahmaputra forms the biggest delta in the world, the Sunderbans. The Brahmaputra is the volume-wise largest river of India , whereas lengthwise Ganga is the longest in India. The Brahmaputra originates from Mansarovar Lake, which is also a source of the Indus and Sutlej. It is 3848 kms long, a little longer than the Indus River. Most of its course lies outside India. In India, it flows through the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and is connected by several tributaries. The Brahmaputra has a braided channel throughout most of its length in Assam. Thus, the Brahmaputra river flows through the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
