SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 40

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Brahmaputra.

• The Brahmaputra River marks the easternmost boundary of the Himalayas.
• Beyond the Dihang Gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along the eastern boundary of India, forming the Purvanchal or Eastern Hills and Mountains.
• These hills, running through the northeastern states, are mostly composed of strong sandstones, which are sedimentary rocks.
• The Purvanchal comprises the Patkai Hills, the Naga Hills, the Manipur Hills, and the Mizo Hills.