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BRAHMAPUTRA DRAINAGE SYSTEM

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Consider the following rivers. 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flow/flows through Arunachal Pradesh?

For this statement question, read slowly. In Brahmaputra Drainage System, the statements that hold true together are Only 2 and 3. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2014] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Brahmaputra Drainage System and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit Select the correct answ

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of, and the answer is 1, 2 and 3. In Brahmaputra Drainage System, 1, 2 and 3 is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2016] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Brahmaputra Drainage System and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

The catchment area of river Brahmaputra is

Honestly, this is a simple one. The catchment area of river Brahmaputra is is Tibet, Bangladesh, India. In Brahmaputra Drainage System, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — the catchment area of river Brahmaputra is is Tibet, Bangladesh, India — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1990] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Brahmaputra Drainage System and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

In Tibet, Brahmaputra river is known as

Let us keep it easy. In Tibet, Brahmaputra river is known as — the answer is Tsangpo. In Brahmaputra Drainage System, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2003] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Brahmaputra Drainage System and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following rivers have almost the same point of beginning?

Let us keep it easy. Which of the following rivers have almost — the answer is Brahmaputra and Indus. In Brahmaputra Drainage System, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2006] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Brahmaputra Drainage System and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

In India, ‘Yarlung Zangbo River’ is known as

Here is how I remember it. in India, ‘Yarlung Zangbo River’ is known = Brahmaputra. That is it. In Brahmaputra Drainage System, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [Arunachal Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2017 56th to 59th BPSC (Pre) 2015] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Brahmaputra Drainage System and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

The Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers originate in Tibet narrow and flow in parallel mountain ranges in their upp

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about the Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers originate, and in Brahmaputra Drainage System the answer is Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [Sikkim PSC (Pre) 2019 IAS (Pre) 2011] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Brahmaputra Drainage System and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Manas is the tributary of river.

In simple words, Manas is the tributary of river means Brahmaputra. In Brahmaputra Drainage System, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of Manas is the tributary of river and Brahmaputra together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [44th BPSC (Pre) 2000] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Brahmaputra Drainage System and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Near Mansarowar lake in Tibet, there is the source of river.

The main idea is really simple. In Brahmaputra Drainage System, Near Mansarowar lake in Tibet, there is is always linked with All of the above. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [39th BPSC (Pre) 1994] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Brahmaputra Drainage System and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.