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Which of the following river basins drains the westernmost districts of Arunachal Pradesh, including Tawang and West Kameng, before entering Assam?

A. Kameng River basin✓ Correct Answer
B. Subansiri River basin
C. Dibang River basin
D. Lohit River basin

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Kameng River (known as Jiya Bharali in Assam) originates from the glacial heights near the Tibet border and drains the western districts of Tawang and West Kameng in Arunachal Pradesh. The Subansiri and Dibang drain the central sectors, while the Lohit flows through the extreme eastern districts. The Kameng river basin features rugged gorges and swift hydraulic regimes ideal for hydroelectric power generation.

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