Multiple choice

The source of the Brahmaputra river is

  1. Pindari Glacier

  2. A glacier near Lake Mansarover

  3. Somewhere near Tibet

  4. Punjab
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Brahmaputra River originates from a glacier near Lake Mansarovar (also spelled Manasarovar) in Tibet, China. This region is called the Chemayungdung Glacier. Lake Mansarovar is a holy site in Hinduism and Buddhism. The river then flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam before entering Bangladesh. Options A (Pindari Glacier) is Ganga's source, C is vague, and D (Punjab) is incorrect.

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