Q. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements

  1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahamputra 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?

  • 1 and 3 only
  • 2 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b) 2 only

Teesta River
  • Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier (not from the same source as the Brahmaputra).
    • The Brahmaputra originates in the Angsi glacier near Mount Kailash.
  • Teesta is one of the right tributaries of Brahmaputra. 
  • Before going to the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh Teesta flows through West Bengal and Sikkim.
  • River Rangeet originates in Sikkim which is the largest river in Sikkim and also a tributary of river Teesta.

Tributaries

  • Left
    • Rangpo River
    • Lachung River
    • Ranikhola
    • Relli River
    • Talung River
    • Dik Chhu
    • Lang Lang Chu
  • Right
    • Rangeet River
    • Kanaka River
    • Ringyong Chhu
    • Ranghap Chhu
Teesta River
Jaldhaka River
  • The Jaldhaka River, also known as Dichu, a tributary of Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river flowing through India, Bhutan and Bangladesh with a length of 233 kilometres.
  • It originates from the Bitang Lake at Kupup, Gangtok District, Sikkim, near the Jelep La pass below Dongkya Mountain Range.
  • It passes through Neora Valley National Park, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary & Gorumara National Park in West Bengal.