CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 77

Topic: Geography

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Q77

Which one of the following rivers is also known by the name of “Dihang” in Northeast India ?

  1. (a) Dikhow
  2. (b) BrahmaputraCorrect answer
  3. (c) Subansiri
  4. (d) Teesta

Solution.

Answer: (b) Brahmaputra

  1. The Brahmaputra is known as Siang or Dihang after entering Arunachal Pradesh from Tibet.
  2. Downstream, after its major tributary junctions, it is commonly called the Brahmaputra in Assam.