Which river that branches off the Old Brahmaputra and flows through Narayanganj District was once an important centre of the muslin industry?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Shitalakshya River
- Step 1: The Shitalakshya is a distributary that branches off the Old Brahmaputra, flows through Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj districts, merges with the Dhaleshwari near Kalagachhiya, and was once an important centre for the muslin industry. Answer: The Shitalakshya River. Why not the others: The Old Brahmaputra River, The Dhaleshwari River and The Buriganga River don't fit.
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