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

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With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements

The source of the river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim
River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Select the correct statement.

2 only

1&2 only

2&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Only statement 2nd is correct.

Teesta River is a 414 km (257 mi) long river that rises in the Pauhunri Mountain of eastern Himalayas, flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal through Bangladesh and enters the Bay of Bengal. It drains an area of 12,540 km2 (4,840 sq mi).

Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier (not from the same source as the Brahmaputra).
The Brahmaputra originates in the Angsi glacier near Mount Kailash.
Teesta is one of the right tributaries of Brahmaputra.
Before going to the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh Teesta flows through West Bengal and Sikkim.
River Rangeet originates in Sikkim which is the largest river in Sikkim and also a tributary of river Teesta.