Which river is formed in Kishoreganj district, above the town of Bhairab Bazar, by the confluence of the Surma and Kushiyara rivers?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Meghna
- Step 1: The Meghna is formed inside Bangladesh in Kishoreganj District above the town of Bhairab Bazar by the confluence of the Surma and Kushiyara rivers. Answer: The Meghna. Why not the others: The Old Brahmaputra, The Shitalakshya and The Dhaleshwari don't fit.
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