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UPSC Prelims 2017 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 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.
- (a) 1 and 3 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 2 only
Only the Rangeet statement is right.
Statement by statement
1. ✗ WRONG The Teesta rises from the Tso Lhamo / Zemu glacier in north Sikkim; the Brahmaputra rises near Mansarovar.
2. ✓ CORRECT The Rangeet rises in Sikkim (Kangchenjunga glaciers) and joins the Teesta.
3. ✗ WRONG The Teesta joins the Brahmaputra (Jamuna) in Bangladesh, not the Bay on the border.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Both 1 and 3 are wrong.
(c) The Teesta ends in the Brahmaputra.
(d) Two statements are wrong.
The trap
The Teesta crosses into Bangladesh — which suggests it reaches the sea there.
🔒 Teesta: Sikkim → WB → Bangladesh → Brahmaputra. India–Bangladesh water-sharing dispute.
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