INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Brahmaputra is the longest river in India by volume, whereas lengthwise, Ganga is the longest in India. The Brahmaputra originates from the Mansarovar mountains, coming from the Ansi Glacier near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, China. The total distance that the Brahmaputra river covers is 2900 km.

Detailed explanation-2: -The length of the Brahmaputra is 2900 km, but in India, Brahmputra length is only 916 km. The Ganges is the longest river in India if we consider the total distance covered by a river within India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh. It is also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachali, Luit in Assamese, and Jamuna River in Bangla. It is the 9th largest river in the world by discharge, and the 15th longest.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ganges: River Ganga with a length of 2525 km is the longest river of India as it flows entirely through the mainland. River Indus: Indus is the longest river in terms of the distance it covers i.e. 2900 km. More items •16-Feb-2023

Detailed explanation-5: -North Indian rivers are Indus and its tributaries Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej. The Ganga and its tributaries mainly Yamuna, Gharghara, Gandak, Ram Ganga, Ramganga, Kosi, Mahananda, Chambal. The Brahmaputra and its tributaries like Manas, Subarnasri, Tista, etc.