Which of the following statements regarding the Brahmaputra River System is/are correct? 1. The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayungdung glacier in the Kailash range and is called Tsangpo in Tibet. 2. After entering India near Sadiya in Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra is joined by the Lohit and Dibang rivers on its right bank. 3. The Brahmaputra is known as the Jamuna in Bangladesh after being joined by the Tista river on its right bank. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayungdung glacier in the Kailash range, and in Tibet, it is known as Tsangpo.
After entering India, the Brahmaputra is joined by Lohit and Dibang (Sikang) rivers on its left bank, not the right.
In Bangladesh, the Tista River joins the Brahmaputra on its right bank, after which it is called the Jamuna.

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