Which one of the following is the origin of the Brahmaputra river? (1) Milam (2) Gangotri (3) Yamunotri (4) Chemayungdung

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(4) Chemayungdung Explanation: The Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers of the world, has its origin in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake.

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