Geography PYQ 427 of 587 · Ocean Salinity & Rivers of the World · Rivers of the World

Which of the following are rivers?

  1. AVictoria and Chad
  2. BMurray and Darling
  3. CSuez and Panama
  4. DErie and Huron
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

B.P.S.C. CDPO (Pre) 2022

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Correct answer: (b) Murray and Darling

Explanation

Murray and Darling are the most prominent rivers of the Australian continent. Their basin is Australia’s most important agricultural region, whereas Erie and Huron are the Great Lakes of the United States and Canada. Similarly, Victoria and Chad are major lakes of the African continent. Suez and Panama are canals.

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