Which river rises in the Himalayas, flows through Sikkim and West Bengal in India, then enters Bangladesh through the Rangpur division before joining the Brahmaputra (Jamuna)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Teesta
- Step 1: The Teesta rises in the eastern Himalayas, flows through Sikkim and West Bengal, and enters Bangladesh through Rangpur. Answer: The Teesta. Why not the others: The Kushiyara, the Surma and the Gumti don't fit.
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