UPSC 2016GeographyModerate

Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer

Explanation

All three rivers are major tributaries of the Brahmaputra: Dibang and Lohit are significant left-bank tributaries that join the river in the Sadiya region, while Kameng is a major right-bank tributary flowing through Arunachal Pradesh. Option (c) is the most tempting error if a candidate overlooks right-bank tributaries or mistakenly associates Kameng with a different drainage basin. The core concept being tested is the detailed mapping of the Himalayan drainage system, specifically the identification of the Brahmaputra’s primary left and right-bank tributaries.

Indian GeographyRiver Systems (Brahmaputra)BrahmaputraDibangKamengLohittributariesdrainage system

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