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    Question

    The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in

    Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due to 
    A Uplift of folded Himalayan series Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Geo-Tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both (a) and (b) above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is B

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