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Question 45
Consider the following rivers:
1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
AOptions
A
A) 1 only
B
B) 2 and 3 only
C
C) 1 and 3 only
D
D) 1, 2 and 3
BSolution
Let's examine which of the given rivers flow through Arunachal Pradesh:
- Barak: The Barak River is a major river in Northeast India. It originates in the Manipur Hills, flows through Manipur, Mizoram, and Assam, and then enters Bangladesh where it merges with the Surma and Kushiyara rivers. It does not flow through Arunachal Pradesh.
- Lohit: The Lohit River is a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates in the Eastern Himalayas in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. It is also known as the 'river of blood' due to its turbulent nature and reddish soil.
- Subansiri: The Subansiri River is another major tributary of the Brahmaputra. It originates in the Himalayas in Tibet, flows south-eastwards through Arunachal Pradesh, and then enters Assam to join the Brahmaputra River. It is known for its gold dust.
Therefore, only Lohit and Subansiri flow through Arunachal Pradesh.
CStrategy
For questions on Indian rivers, it is crucial to know their origins, major tributaries, and the states or regions they traverse. Visualizing the river courses on a map can significantly aid in answering such questions accurately.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under Indian Geography, specifically River Systems of Northeast India.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. Requires precise geographical knowledge of river courses in the Northeast region.