Beki River

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