Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra?1. Dibang2. Kameng3. LohitSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
✓ Correct answer: d) 1, 2 and 3
ExplanationThe Brahmaputra River, a major transboundary riv- er in South Asia, is fed by numerous tributaries that enhance its volume and sustain the diverse ecosystems along its course. the Dibang, Kameng, and Lohit rivers are important tributaries of Brahmaputra River.UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 422 Option (d) is correct :The Dibang River also known as the Sikang, originates in the Mishmi Hills of Arunachal Pradesh, India.It traverses through the rugged terrains of Arunachal Pradesh, carving out deep gorges and valleys.The Dibang merges with the Lohit River near the town of Sadiya in Assam.Together they join the main channel of the Brahmaputra River.The Kameng River originates from a glacial lake beneath the Gori Chen mountain in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.The river flows through the Bhalukpong circle of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh and then through the Sonitpur district of Assam.It joins the Brahmaputra River near the town of Tezpur in Assam.The Lohit River originate in the Zayü County of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China.Upon entering India in Arunachal
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