Question

Consider the following:

1. Brahmaputra and its tributaries support hydroelectric potential due to high gradient in upper reaches.

2. The river flows through multiple international boundaries.

3. All major bridges across the river are in Bangladesh.

• A. 1 & 2 only
• B. 1 & 3 only
• C. 2 & 3 only
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 & 2 only

• Correct Answer: Option A) 1 & 2 only

• Brahmaputra and its tributaries support hydroelectric potential due to high gradient in upper reaches - True. The Brahmaputra river originates in the Himalayas and flows through steep mountainous terrain in its upper reaches, creating significant elevation drops that provide excellent hydroelectric potential. Several hydroelectric projects have been developed in these regions to harness this potential.

• The river flows through multiple international boundaries - True. The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet (China), where it's known as the Yarlung Tsangpo. It then flows through India (primarily through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam) and finally through Bangladesh (where it's called Jamuna) before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Thus, it crosses multiple international boundaries.

• All major bridges across the river are in Bangladesh - False. There are several major bridges across the Brahmaputra in India as well, such as the Bogibeel Bridge (Assam), Kolia Bhomora Setu (Tezpur), Saraighat Bridge (Guwahati), and Naranarayan Setu (Jogighopa). Bangladesh does have important bridges over the river, but the statement that "all" major bridges are in Bangladesh is incorrect.