UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 69
With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements :
- The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
- River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
- River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: The Teesta rises in the eastern Himalaya of Sikkim, while Brahmaputra rises in the Tibetan region. The Rangeet joins the Teesta, which eventually reaches the Jamuna/Brahmaputra system in Bangladesh.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - Teesta and Brahmaputra have different source regions, though Teesta flows through Sikkim.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - The Rangeet originates in Sikkim and is a major tributary of Teesta.
Statement/Item 3: Incorrect - Teesta does not independently enter the Bay of Bengal at the India–Bangladesh border; it joins rivers within Bangladesh.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 3; omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 3.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 3.