Which 414 km river flows through Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh, its largest tributary being the Rangeet?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Teesta River
- Step 1: The Teesta is a 414 km river that flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh, and near the Teesta Bridge it is met by its largest tributary, the Rangeet River. Answer: Teesta River. Why not the others: the Rangeet is a tributary of the Teesta, and the others are different rivers. the Rangeet is a tributary of the Teesta, and the others are different rivers. the Rangeet is a tributary of the Teesta, and the others are different rivers.
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