Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2017 · Geography · Question 55

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 Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

2 only

1. Incorrect. Teesta rises from the Tso Lhamo/Pauhunri glacier area in North Sikkim, while the Brahmaputra originates in Tibet near the Angsi/Chemayungdung glacier region; their sources are not the same.
2. Correct. The Rangeet (Rangit/Great Rangeet) originates in Sikkim and is a major tributary of the Teesta.
3. Incorrect. Teesta joins the Brahmaputra system in Bangladesh; it does not independently flow into the Bay of Bengal on the India-Bangladesh border.

Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.

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