GS PrelimsGeography (Indian physical environment)River System2014

Consider the following rivers: 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?

A

1 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Barak River: Originates in the hills of Manipur, flows through Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam in India before entering Bangladesh. It does not flow through Arunachal Pradesh. 2. Lohit River: Originates in eastern Tibet, enters India via Arunachal Pradesh, and flows through the state before joining the Brahmaputra River in Assam. It flows through Arunachal Pradesh. 3. Subansiri River: Originates in the Himalayas in Tibet, enters India through Arunachal Pradesh, and flows south to join the Brahmaputra River in Assam. It is one of the major tributaries of the Brahmaputra and flows significantly through Arunachal Pradesh. Therefore, Lohit (2) and Subansiri (3) flow through Arunachal Pradesh.

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