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UPSC 2017: With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta. 3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) 2 only
Teesta rises from the Pahunri (Teesta Kangse) glacier, whereas the Brahmaputra originates in the Chemayungdung glacier; thus their sources are different, so Statement 1 is incorrect. River Rangeet is indeed a Sikkim-born tributary of Teesta, so Statement 2 is correct. Inside Bangladesh Teesta joins the Brahmaputra (Jamuna) and does not flow independently to the Bay of Bengal, making Statement 3 incorrect; hence only Statement 2 is right (option b). ([sprintupsc.com](https://sprintupsc.com/PreviousYearsWeb/upsc-prelims-2017-answer-key.html))
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