The Lohit River is a tributary of which of the following major Himalayan rivers?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Brahmaputra.
The Lohit River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra. It originates in eastern Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Known as the 'River of Blood' due to its reddish laterite soil, it joins the Brahmaputra in the Assam Valley, significantly increasing the river's volume.
Other options:
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Ganga : The longest river in India, originating from the Gangotri Glacier and flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
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Indus : A major trans-Himalayan river that flows through Tibet, India, and Pakistan before reaching the Arabian Sea.
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Yamuna: The largest tributary of the Ganga, originating from the Yamunotri Glacier and meeting the Ganga at Prayagraj.