Beki River
2023 JUN 27
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Why in news?
- The water level of the Beki River is flowing above the danger level mark at several places across Assam.
About Beki River:
- The Beki river originates in Bhutan, and it is one of the right bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra river.
- This river is also known as the Kurisu river in Bhutan.
- A large portion of the Beki river flows in the state of Assam and ultimately mix with Bay of Bengal.
- It flows through the Manas National Park.
- Discharging a huge amount of water every year, the river turns dangerous during monsoon season.
PRACTICE QUESTION:
Consider the following rivers:
1. Beki River
2. Sonkosh
3. Buroi
How many of the rivers are tributaries of the Brahmaputra?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer