Q30. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
- The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through the Sikkim
- River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta
- River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
The correct answer is 2 only.
- The Teesta River flows from the Pahunri glacier (not from the same source as the Brahmaputra). Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- The Brahmaputra flows from the Angsi glacier near Mount Kailash.
- Teesta is a right tributary of the Brahmaputra.
- Before reaching the Bay of Bengal via Bangladesh, the Teesta flows through West Bengal and Sikkim. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
- River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and is the state’s largest river as well as a tributary of the Teesta. Hence, 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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