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Question No. 228Interactive Test Mode
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Q228. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta. 3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:

  1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
  2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
  3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

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• Statement 1 is incorrect: Teesta originates from Tso Lhamo Lake / Khangse Glacier in North Sikkim, whereas Brahmaputra originates from the Angsi Glacier/Chemayungdung Glacier near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet. • Statement 2 is correct: Rangeet River originates in Sikkim and is the largest tributary of the Teesta River, meeting it at Tribeni near Melli. • Statement 3 is incorrect: Teesta does not empty directly into the Bay of Bengal; it flows into the Jamuna (Brahmaputra) River in Bangladesh.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 (Q228)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Geomorphology
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I Question 228 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2017 Geography (Geomorphology) question is Option (B): "(b) 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Geomorphology". You can explore all repeated questions from Geomorphology in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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