GK Question

geography hard mcq

Which river is known as the 'Tsangpo' before entering India?

  1. Indus
  2. Brahmaputra
  3. Sutlej
  4. Karnali

Answer: Brahmaputra

The Brahmaputra River is known as 'Yarlung Tsangpo' in Tibet before entering India through Arunachal Pradesh. It flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh, covering about 2,900 km. In Bangladesh, it merges with the Ganga to form the Padma River.

Topic Indian Rivers
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, State PSC