NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science History Chapter 3
Social Science Class 9 History
Drainage 3
Important NCERT Questions Based on new NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
Questions No: 2 Part: v
Why does the Brahmaputra in its Tibetan part have less silt, despite a longer course?
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The Brahmaputra river, which is known as Tsangpo in Tibet, receives very little volume of water in Tibet so; it has very little silt there. On the other hand, this river when enters India it passes through such a region which receives heavy rainfall. As such in India, in India it carries a large volume of water and larger amount of silt.
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The Brahmaputra River, in its Tibetan part, has less silt despite its longer course due to various factors. It flows through rocky terrain with limited vegetation, resulting in less soil erosion and silt. Moreover, its origin from glaciers produces cleaner, less sediment-laden water. Additionally, minimal human interference in the Tibetan region reduces human-induced soil erosion. However, as it travels through lower-altitude plains downstream, it gathers more silt due to softer soil, agricultural activities, and increased human influence.