With reference to river Teesta consider the following statements 1 The source of river Teesta is the...........

Indian Geography (Easy) India - Water bodies

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With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:

1.The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.

2.River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.

3.River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1,2

2 ONLY

1,3

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Explanation:

Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier. Brahmaputra originates in Angsi glacier. Teesta is a tributary of Brahmaputra. But, Teesta flows through West Bengal and Sikkim, before going to Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh. Rangeet is a tributary of the Teesta River, which is the largest river in Sikkim. It also originates in Sikkim.