Which of the following is/are tributary tributaries of Brahmaputra?1. ...
The Brahmaputra enters India in the state of Arunachal Pradesh from its original source Tibet, and is joined by the Dibang River and the Lohit River at the head of the Assam Valley. It is joined in Sonitpur by the Kameng River (or Jia Bhoreli).
Brahmaputra’s main left bank tributaries, viz., Dibang or Sikang and Lohit. The important right bank tributaries are the Subansiri, Kameng, Manas and Sankosh. Therefore, all 3 correct.
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Which of the following is/are tributary tributaries of Brahmaputra?1. ...
Tributaries of Brahmaputra
The Brahmaputra River is one of the major rivers in Asia, flowing through China, India, and Bangladesh. It has several tributaries that contribute to its flow and water volume. Among the given options, all three - Dibang, Kameng, and Lohit - are tributaries of the Brahmaputra River.
1. Dibang:
Dibang River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River and is located in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. It originates from the northern slopes of the Great Himalayas and flows through the Dibang Valley. It joins the Brahmaputra near the town of Pasighat, contributing to the overall flow of the river.
2. Kameng:
Kameng River, also known as Jia Bhoreli River, is another tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates from the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh and flows through the Kameng Valley. It joins the Brahmaputra near the town of Tezpur in Assam. The Kameng River is an important tributary, and its water adds to the volume of the Brahmaputra.
3. Lohit:
Lohit River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River and is also located in Arunachal Pradesh. It originates from the eastern slopes of the Himalayas and flows through the Lohit Valley. It joins the Brahmaputra near the town of Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh. The Lohit River carries significant water and sediment load, contributing to the overall flow and dynamics of the Brahmaputra.
Hence, all the given options - Dibang, Kameng, and Lohit - are tributaries of the Brahmaputra River. Therefore, the correct answer is option D) 1, 2, and 3.