Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Teesta River:
1.The Teesta River originates in Sikkim.
2.It is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
3.The Teesta River flows through India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The Teesta River originates from Tso Lhamo Lake in North Sikkim.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The Teesta is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River (Jamuna in Bangladesh).
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: The Teesta flows through India and Bangladesh only; it does not flow through Myanmar.

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