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    Tsangpo and Dihang are other names of which river?
    Question

    Tsangpo and Dihang are other names of which river?

    A.

    Ganga

    B.

    Indus

    C.

    Yamuna

    D.

    Brahmaputra

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (D) Brahmaputra.

    Explanation:
    The Brahmaputra River is known as Tsangpo in Tibet and Dihang in India. It originates in Tibet (China) and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India before entering Bangladesh, where it merges with the Ganga to form the Padma River.

    Information Booster:

    • Brahmaputra River: Known as Tsangpo in Tibet and Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh.
    • Origin: Angsi Glacier, Tibet.
    • Length: Around 3,848 km.
    • Significance: One of the largest rivers in India, prone to seasonal flooding.
    • Current Minister: C. R. Patil (Minister of Jal Shakti, 2025).

    Additional Information:

    • Ganga: A separate river, not related to the names Tsangpo and Dihang.
    • Indus: Flows through India and Pakistan, but not associated with these names.
    • Yamuna: A tributary of the Ganga, with no link to Tsangpo or Dihang.

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