Bramhputra & chinese dams

Question 1

How many nations through which it flows?

Answer 1

Transboundry

china,India,bangladesh

-Known as Yarlung zangbo(tsangpo) river in china

Question 2

Start,route,stop of bramhaputra?

Answer 2

-Originates @ Mt.kailash ->flows eastward-> take almost 180 degree turn known as the great bent -> flows through India -> then enters bangladesh ->then drains in bae of bengal.

Question 3

Hydropower projects already present/coming up on bramhaputra by china?

Answer 3

-All are run of the river project i.e. having no diversion

• Names are 1.DAGU
  2. JIEXU
  3. ZANGMU
  4. JIACHA

Question 4

Location of new hydropower project coming ?

Answer 4

After the great bend ->in lower reaches of bramhaputra ->will be run of the river project ->no diversion in river flow.

Question 5

Concerns of India?

Answer 5

• No water sharing treaty with china

- can turn water into a political weapon

Question 6

Which mechanism can be used if need arose?

Answer 6

• An expert level mechanism was constituted in 2006 to provide for co-operation in India & china in all issues related to bramhaputra.
• Diplomatic channels are also available

Question 7

Bramhaputra flow

Answer 7

https://upsccolorfullnotes.com/brahmaputra-river-and-its-tributaries/