The Brahmaputra is one of the mightiest trans-boundary rivers in the world, flowing through China (Tibet), India, and Bangladesh before draining into the Bay of Bengal. Originating in the glaciers of Tibet, it cuts through the Great Himalayas via a spectacular gorge and brings life to the plains of Assam. Known for its wide, braided channel and devastating annual floods, the Brahmaputra is also home to Majuli — the world's largest river island — and the remarkable Namcha Barwa gorge, the deepest in the world.
The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river flowing across Tibet, northeast India, and Bangladesh.
By what nickname is the Brahmaputra known because of its devastating annual floods?
The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river passing through which three countries?
The old Sanskrit name of the Brahmaputra is .
The highest peak within the Brahmaputra Basin is , the 3rd highest point in the world.
The exact source of the Brahmaputra has been debated between two glaciers in Tibet.
What is the traditional origin of the Brahmaputra?
In China (Tibet), the Brahmaputra is known by what name?
The new/revised opinion states the Brahmaputra originates from the in Tibet.
The Tibetan Plateau, where the source glaciers lie, is known as the of the World.
The Brahmaputra is known by different names as it flows through different countries and regions.
| Region / Country | Local Name of the River |
|---|---|
| Tibet (China) | Yarlung Tsangpo (Tsangpo) |
| Arunachal Pradesh — entering India (hills) | Siang (also called Dihang) |
| Assam plains (after joining Dibang & Lohit) | Brahmaputra |
| Bangladesh | Jamuna |
| Joins Ganga (called Padma) and Meghna in Bangladesh | Drains into Bay of Bengal via Meghna |
What is the Brahmaputra called in Bangladesh?
In Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra is known as:
In Assam (India), the river is called the .
The Brahmaputra finally drains into the Bay of Bengal via the river.
The Brahmaputra cuts through the Himalayas via the world's deepest gorge before entering the plains of Assam.
Siang + Dibang + Lohit = Brahmaputra
Through which state does the Brahmaputra enter India?
The deepest gorge in the world, formed by the Brahmaputra, is located near:
The formula from the notes states: Siang + Dibang + Lohit = .
The Brahmaputra has a wide, channel in Assam, one of the world's largest.
Left-bank tributaries join the Brahmaputra from the north — they originate from the Eastern Himalayas and the hills of Arunachal Pradesh.
| # | Left-Bank Tributary | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dibang | Originates in Dibang valley district, Arunachal Pradesh; major left-bank tributary; flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam; joins near Sadiya Town (Tinsukia district, Assam) |
| 2 | Lohit | Rises in East Tibet; joins Brahmaputra at Sadiya, Arunachal Pradesh; Lohit means "The Red River" in local language |
| 3 | Dihing / Burhi Dihing | Flows through Assam coalfields region |
| 4 | Dikhow | Left-bank tributary of Assam plains |
| 5 | Dhansiri | Joins from the south-east; also listed under left-bank in some sources |
| 6 | Kopili | Flows through Meghalaya and Assam |
Which is the most prominent left-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra?
What does the name 'Lohit' mean in the local language?
The Dibang River originates in the district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Lohit River rises in before joining the Brahmaputra at Sadiya.
Right-bank tributaries join the Brahmaputra from the south — they originate from the Eastern Himalayas and are important for drainage, irrigation, and hydroelectric power.
| # | Right-Bank Tributary | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subansiri | Originates in Tibet; one of the larger right-bank tributaries of Brahmaputra |
| 2 | Kameng | Also known as Jiabharali; originates in Arunachal Pradesh |
| 3 | Barnadi | Flows through Assam |
| 4 | Manas | Flows through Bhutan and Assam; a UNESCO World Heritage Site; joins near Barpeta |
| 5 | Sankosh | Forms border between Assam and West Bengal; drains Bhutan |
| 6 | Teesta | Originates in Sikkim; a major tributary; joins Brahmaputra in Bangladesh |
Note on Teesta: The Teesta River is sometimes classified differently depending on whether India or Bangladesh is the reference point. In the page notes it appears under right-bank tributaries. It originates in Sikkim and eventually joins the Brahmaputra system in Bangladesh.
Which right-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Which right-bank tributary originates in Sikkim?
The right-bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra originate from the Himalayas.
The Kameng tributary is also known as .
The Brahmaputra is home to one of the world's most remarkable geographical features — Majuli Island.
Majuli, located in the Brahmaputra, is the world's largest:
The Namcha Barwa Gorge on the Brahmaputra is the world's:
Majuli Island is located in the Brahmaputra River in the state of .
The Brahmaputra flows through diverse physical regions: Himalayas, Northern Plains, and the Bangladesh .
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