Q55.
With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta. 3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
B
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct. The Teesta River originates from the Pahunri (or Teesta Kangse) glacier — not the same source as Brahmaputra. Statement 2 is correct: Just before the Teesta Bridge, the river is met by its main tributary, the Rangeet River originating in Sikkim. Statement 3 is not correct: The river changes course southwards flowing into West Bengal, merging with the Brahmaputra River after flowing through Bangladesh. Thus it does not flow directly into the Bay of Bengal.