Q. Which of the following river is also called “Siang or Dihang”?
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[A] Ganga

[B] Yamuna

[C] Indus

[D] Brahmaputra

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: The Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers of the world, has its origin in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar Lake.

It emerges as a turbulent and dynamic river after carving out a deep gorge in the Central Himalayas near Namcha Barwa (7,755 m). The river emerges from the foothills under the name of Siang or Dihang.

Source: NCERT

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