2. Questions Bank
  3. UPSC
  4. Geography
  5. Drainage

UPSC Geography Drainage Question Bank Physiography and Drainage Pattern of India

  • question_answer
    The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a 'U' turn in its course to flow into India. This 'U' turn is due to

    A)  Uplift of folded Himalayan series

    B)  Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas

    C)  Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains

    D)  Both [a] and [b]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Brahamputra originates near Mt. Kailash and is known to take a U turn near Mount Namcha Barwa. This U turn is also known as Great Bend. The U Turn is because of the 180\[{}^\circ \]bend of the Himalayan structural trends.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner