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With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta. 3. River Teesta flows into the Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta. 3. River Teesta flows into the Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

  • Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier (not from the same source as the Brahmaputra). So statement 1 is incorrect.
  • The Brahmaputra originates in the Angsi glacier near Mount Kailash.
  • Teesta is one of the right tributaries of Brahmaputra. 
  • Before going to the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh Teesta flows through West Bengal and Sikkim. So statement 3 is incorrect.
  • River Rangeet originates in Sikkim which is the largest river in Sikkim and also a tributary of river Teesta. So statement 2 is correct.

Tributaries of Brahmaputra:

Left Right
  • Dibang River
  • Lohit River
  • Dhansiri River
  • Kolong River

 
  • Kameng River
  • Manas River
  • Beki River
  • Raidak River
  • Jaldhaka River
  • Teesta River
  • Subansiri River

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