Question

Which is the first state the River Brahmaputra flows through on entering India?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Nagaland

Answer 1

The River Brahmaputra first flows through the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Explanation:

• The Brahmaputra, also known as Siang/Dihang River in Arunachal Pradesh.

• The Brahmaputra River is the largest river. The length of this river is 3,080.25 kilometers.

• The Brahmaputra river flows within the Arunachal Pradesh state for about 22 miles before it is joined by two of its major tributaries.

• After flowing through the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra river enters the Indian state of Assam.

• Hence, "Arunachal Pradesh" is the required answer.

Answer 2

Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• River Brahmaputra originates from Kailash range near Mansarovar in Tibet.

• River Brahmaputra flows towards east direction and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh.

• River Brahmaputra is called as "Tsangpo" in Tibet.

• The Brahmaputra flows as Dihang stream and later merges with Dibang river in Arunachal Pradesh.

• From here, this river is called as Brahmaputra river.

• The Brahmaputra is one of the largest rivers in the world.

• Brahmaputra later merges with Padma [Ganga] in Bangladesh which is called as "Meghna".

• This Meghna river merges into the Bay of Bengal.