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?
✓ Correct answer: b) 2 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect : The Teesta River originates from the Tso Lhamo Lake in North Sikkim, near the Khangse Glacier.The Brahmaputra River originates from the Angsi Gla- cier in Tibet.Thus, their sources are not the same.The Teesta River flows through Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh.Statement 2 is correct : River Rangeet originates from the Hi- malayas in West Sikkim and is the largest tributary of Teesta River.It joins the Teesta at Melli near the border of Sikkim and West Bengal.Statement 3 is incorrect : Teesta River does not flow directly into the Bay of Bengal.It joins the Brahmaputra River (called Jamuna in Bangladesh) before flowing into the Bay of Bengal.The Teesta meets the Jamuna near Fulchhari in Bangladesh and then the combined flow reaches the Bay of Bengal.229
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