Question

In the plains of Arunachal Pradesh, river Brahmaputra is known as _________.
A. Dihang
B. Dibhang
C.Lohit
D. Kenula

Answer 1

Hint: The Brahmaputra rivers originate in the Mansarovar region near Mount Kailash.The Brahmaputra is a very important river for irrigation and transportation.The Brahmaputra is one of the largest rivers in the world.

Complete answer: In Tibet, the Brahmaputra river is known as Tsangpo. In the plains of Arunachal Pradesh it is called Dihang.In Bangladesh it is called Jamuna.The maximum depth of the river is 1,200 ft.The river creates destructive floods when the snow melts.The Brahmaputra river starts from Chemayungdung glacier in Kailash range which is near the Mansarovar lake. The dihang is the left bank territory of the river.It is one of the major tributaries. The Brahmaputra river is one of the longest rivers in the world. The river is fed by glaciers and joined by its numerous tributaries. It cuts a deep gorge in the Himalayas near Namcha Barwa and emerges as a turbulent river.The tributaries of Brahmaputra includes Subansiri,Manas,Jiabharali,Pagladiya,Puthimari and Sankosh.
Looking at the options:
Option A: Dihang is the right answer because the Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh is called so.
Option B: Dibang is a dam located in the lower Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh. This is therefore incorrect.
Option C: Lohit is a tributary of the Brahmaputra river. Therefore this is incorrect.
Option D: Kenula is also a tributary of the Brahmaputra river. Hence this is incorrect.
Option A is the correct answer.

Note: In terms of volume,the Brahmaputra is the largest river in India.In lengthwise it is Ganga.Jamuna river in Bangladesh is the lower stream of the Brahmaputra river. Do not get confused with the Yamuna river in India.