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Consider the following statements regarding the Siang River:1.The Siang River enters India near Tuting in Arunachal Pradesh.2.In Tibet, the Siang River is known as the Indus River before its descent into India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B Neither 1 nor 2
C 2 only
D Both 1 and 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as the Siang River enters India near Tuting in Arunachal Pradesh. Statement 2 is incorrect because in Tibet, the Siang River flows as the Yarlung Tsangpo, not the Indus River. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

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