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Q · Physical Geography of Indiamedium · 45s
Which river does not originate in India?
TopicPhysical Geography of India
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Brahmaputra River originates in Tibet (China) near Mount Kailash, where it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo. After flowing eastward through Tibet, it turns southward into India through Arunachal Pradesh, where it becomes the Brahmaputra. The river then flows through Assam before entering Bangladesh and eventually merging with the Ganga to form the world's largest delta system.
Final Answer: Option A - Brahmaputra