Write the following for RIVER BRAHMAPUTRA
1) Origin of the river
2) Major towns and cities located on the banks with map
3) Dams and Canals which comes across the River
4) It's Tributaries
5) Mythological Beliefs
6) Cultural and Social values
7) Role of River in Economy of the Region
8) Current Challenges faced by the river (Pollution, Encroachments etc)
1) Origin of the river
2) Major towns and cities located on the banks with map
3) Dams and Canals which comes across the River
4) It's Tributaries
5) Mythological Beliefs
6) Cultural and Social values
7) Role of River in Economy of the Region
8) Current Challenges faced by the river (Pollution, Encroachments etc)
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. The river originates from the Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 M. After flowing through Tibet it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal
2.Dibrugarh.
Jorhat.
Tezpur.
Guwahati.
Dhubri.
Sirajganj.
Mymensingh.
Tangail.
3.Yamdrok Hydropower Station
Pangduo Hydro Power Station
Zhikong Hydro Power Station
(Zangmu Dam ]
Jiacha Hydropower Station
Lalho Hydroelectric Project
4.The tributaries namely Subansiri, Ronganadi, Dikrong, Buroi, Borgong, Jiabharali, Dhansiri (North) Puthimari, Manas, Beki, Aie, Sonkosh are the main tributaries on the North while the Noadehing, Buridehing, Desang, Dikhow, Bhogdoi, Dhansiri (South), Kopilli, Kulsi, Krishnai, Dhdhnoi, Jinjiran are the main tributaries
5.To the Hindus, the Brahmaputra was the son of Brahma and Amogha. Amogha was Sage Shantanu's beautiful wife. Brahma, enchanted by her good looks, made amorous advances that led to the birth of a boy, much to Amogha's consternation. The boy flowed down as water.
6.It has played a crucial role in shaping the culture, customs, and traditions of the people living in the region. The river is a source of inspiration for many artists, writers, and poets, who have captured its beauty in their works.
7. The Brahmaputra River serves as a crucial transportation route, facilitating trade and commerce within the region and beyond. - Inland Waterways: The river offers an extensive network of inland waterways, enabling the transportation of goods and people.
8.Then of river flow due to the melting of snow in the river Brahmaputra basin affects the downstream discharge of the river. This increase in discharge due to the significant retreat of snow gives rise to severe catastrophic problems such as flood and erosion.