Question

The Brahmaputra is also called ___________________.
a. Burlung-Buthur
b. Tsangpo-Brahmaputra
c. Yarlung tsangpo
d. All of Above

Answer 1

Hint: The River Brahmaputra is one of the most significant rivers of Asia and flows through different countries in the continent. As the river flows through different countries it is called by different names in different regions. It has its source in the Himalayas and it finally empties into the Bay of Bengal.

Complete answer:
The Brahmaputra is one of the most significant rivers of Asia which flows through Asian countries of India, Tibet, and Bangladesh. It is known by different names in different regions. It is the ninth largest river in the world by its discharge and is the 15th longest river in the world. It is known by the names of Siang or Dihanf in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, Dilao in Assam, and the Yarlung Tsangpo in the Tibet region. The river has its origin from the Angsi Glacier located in the Mansarovar in the Himalayan region. Its left tributaries are Kolong River, Dhansiri River, Lhasa River, Nyang River, Yarlung Zangbo, and Lohit River while its right tributaries are Kameng River, Subansiri River, Teesta River, Jaldhaka River, Raidak River, Beki River, and Manas River.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
The maximum depth of the river is 370m whereas the average depth is around 140m. The river flows through Tibet from where it enters into the Indian territory in the state of Arunachal Pradesh after which it flows through Assam from where it enters Bangladesh in the Southwest.