- 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 the river Teesta.
- River Teesta flows into the Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Statement 1 is not correct:
The Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers of the world, has its origin in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake. The Teesta River originates from the Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier above 7,068 m and flows southward through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya. The river then flows past the town of Rangpo, where the Rangpo River joins and where it forms the border between Sikkim and West Bengal. Statement 2 is correct: The Rangeet River is the main tributary of Teesta, and it originates in Sikkim. It changes course southwards, flowing entirely into West Bengal. The river hits the plains at Sevoke, where it is spanned by the Coronation Bridge which links the north east states to the rest of India.
Statement 3 is not correct: In Bangladesh, the Teesta joins the Brahmaputra on its right bank from where the river is known as the Yamuna. Teesta River ultimately drains into the Brahmaputra at Teestamukh Ghat in Kamarjani- Bahadurabad in the Rangpur district of Bangladesh.
Additional Information:
O The Teesta Basin in India extends over an area of 9,855 sq km, which is nearly 0.28% of the total geographical area of the country. The basin lies in the states of Sikkim (72.43%) and West Bengal (27.57%). Elimination Technique: Teesta river is a tributary of the Brahmaputra. Statement 3 is eliminated. Thus, Option (b) is the correct answer.