Which river, known in Bhutan as the Drangme Chhu, joins the Brahmaputra at Jogighopa and shares its name with a UNESCO World Heritage wildlife sanctuary in Assam?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Manas River
- Step 1: The Manas River is known in Bhutan as the Drangme Chhu, part of the main stem rises in southern Tibet, it joins the mighty Brahmaputra at Jogighopa, and the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Answer: Manas River. Why not the others: Sankosh, Teesta and Raidak don't fit.
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