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Which river is also known as Tsangpo?
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Which river is also known as Tsangpo?

A.

Ganga river

B.

Gandak river

C.

Kaveri river

D.

Brahmaputra river

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Brahmaputra river
 The Brahmaputra river, one of the major rivers of Asia, is also known as the Tsangpo in its upper reaches.
 Originating from the Angsi Glacier in the Himalayas, the Brahmaputra flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
 In Tibet, the river is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo or simply the Tsangpo, while in India and Bangladesh, it is known as the Brahmaputra.
 Tributaries from North bank are:
 Jiadhal, Subansiri, Siang, Kameng, Dhansiri, Puthimari, Pagladiya, Manas, Champamati, Saralbhanga, Aie and Sankosh.
 Tributaries from the South bank​ are:
 Noa Dehing, Buridehing, Debang, Dikhow, Dhansiri, Kopili, Digaru, Dudhnai and Krishnai.
 Majuli is the largest riverine island in the world is in the Brahmaputra River.
 

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