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When the Brahmaputra enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, it is known as the:

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Answer: Option A ā€” Dihang (Siang)

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After flowing through Tibet, the Brahmaputra cuts through the Himalayas and enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, where it is called the Siang or Dihang.

Course in Arunachal Pradesh:

  • The river enters India near the village of Gelling in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It flows southward through a deep gorge, dropping steeply in height over a short distance.

It flows past towns such as Tuting, Yingkiong and Pasighat. Pasighat, founded in 1911, is one of the oldest towns of Arunachal Pradesh.

Formation of the Brahmaputra:

  • After coming out of the hills into the plains of Assam, the Dihang is joined by two important rivers from the east.
  • From there onward, the river is called the Brahmaputra.

Names of the river along its course:

  • In Tibet: Tsangpo (Yarlung Tsangpo).
  • In Arunachal Pradesh: Siang or Dihang.
  • In Assam: Brahmaputra.
  • In Bangladesh: it has another name, covered in a separate question.

The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project:

India has proposed a large dam and reservoir on the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh, partly to store water and protect against sudden releases from upstream projects in China. Local communities, especially the Adi tribe, have raised concerns about displacement.

Siang River Festival:

The Siang River Festival is held in Arunachal Pradesh to promote tourism, with river rafting and cultural events.

The Adi people:

The Adi tribe lives along the Siang valley and has rich traditions of bamboo bridges and community life.

Why not the other options?

  • āœ—Tsangpo is the name in Tibet.
  • āœ—The Manas flows from Bhutan into Assam, and the Kopili is a south-bank tributary in Assam.

Quick tip

Remember: Brahmaputra names = Tsangpo (Tibet) -> Siang/Dihang (Arunachal) -> Brahmaputra (Assam).

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