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Detailed explanation-1: -After flowing through Tibet it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal. The catchments area of Brahmaputra in Tibet is 2, 93, 000 Sq. Km; in India and Bhutan is 2, 40, 000 Sq.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Brahmaputra River originates from the Mansarovar Lake in Tibet. The total length of this river is about 2900 km (1346 km in India). The river enters India through the Yang-yap Pass. It is called Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Arunachal Pradesh is the first state to welcome the river Brahmaputra in India. The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayungdung glacier in the Kailash range and is the ninth largest river in the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -The river enters into plains of Assam near Mathanguri and flows through Manas reserve forest. At Mathanguri, this river bifurcates into two branches, the eastern branch is known as Beki and western branch is known as Manas. The river Manas meets the river Brahmaputra near Jogighopa.

Detailed explanation-5: -The river is known as the Tsangpo in Tibet (China), the Siang or Dehang in Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra in Assam and the Jamuna in Bangladesh.