Multiple choice

What is the other name for the river Brahmaputra?

  1. Yellow River

  2. Red River

  3. Black River

  4. Pale River

  5. Green River
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Explanation

The Brahmaputra is called the 'red river' of India.The legend says that the river washed off the blood-stained axe of Parashuram and hence its water acquired a tinge of blood; that is how its name became Lauhitya or Luit in the derived form. Another reason for the red tinge of water especially in the upper reaches is due to the carrying of reddish soil by the river.

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