Question 11
MediumOriginal questionOn entering Bangladesh, the Brahmaputra is known by which name?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Brahmaputra becomes the Jamuna once it enters Bangladesh.
The Ganga, on the same journey, becomes the Padma.
The two join and then meet the Meghna before reaching the Bay of Bengal.
Worth noting
The Bangladeshi Jamuna is not the Yamuna, which is a tributary of the Ganga in India.
- Concept
- Names of the Brahmaputra and the Ganga in Bangladesh
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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