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The 'Brahmaputra River' enters India through which of the following mountain passes or gorges?
A. Zoji La
B. Dihang Gorge✓ Correct Answer
C. Shipki La
D. Bara-lacha La
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Brahmaputra River originates from the Chemayungdung glacier in the Himalayas and enters India through the deep Dihang Gorge in Arunachal Pradesh after flowing eastward across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Mountain passes such as Zoji La or Shipki La serve different river routes or Himalayan crossings, while the Dihang Gorge marks the dramatic southward bend of the river into the Indian plains.
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