UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 30

Q30. 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 the Sikkim
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta
3. 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: 

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