India - Water bodies

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Consider the following statements about the Brahmaputra River

The Brahmaputra River originates from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near Lake Manasarovar.
In China, the river is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo.
The river is called the Jamuna when it enters Bangladesh from India.
The Subansiri and Manas rivers are among the major tributaries of the Brahmaputra

How many of the above is/are correct ?

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Only Two

Only Three

All Four

Explanation:

Correct. The Brahmaputra River originates from the Angsi glacier, Chemayungdung glacier. and Kubi Glaciers near Lake Manasarovar in Tibet.
Correct. In its early course in Tibet, the river is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo.
Correct. As the Brahmaputra enters Bangladesh, it is called the Jamuna.
Correct. The Subansiri and Manas rivers are significant tributaries of the Brahmaputra in India, contributing to its flow and volume.

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