DRAINAGE OF INDIA
THE BRAHMAPUTRA
Question
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How long is the Brahmaputra river?
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139 miles
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9849 miles
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18, 063 miles
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1, 802 miles
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Brahmaputra River originates in the north from Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of 5, 150 m just south of the lake called Konggyu Tsho and flows for about a total length of 2, 900 km. In India, it flows for 916 km.
Detailed explanation-2: -About 3, 969 km (2, 466 mi) long, the Brahmaputra is an important river for irrigation and transportation in the region.
Detailed explanation-3: -2) River Indus: Indus is the longest river in terms of the distance it covers i.e. 2900 km. But a major portion of the river flows through present-day Pakistan. The source of the river is the Northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Manasarovar.
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