UPSC Prelims 2000·GS1·geography·indian geography

Match the drainage basins labelled as A, B, C and D with the names listed below and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of the drainage basins. 1. Ganga Brahmaputra 2. Indus 3. Parana 4. Zambezi Codes:

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  1. AA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
  2. BA-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
  3. CA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4Correct
  4. DA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it accurately identifies the geographic locations of the four major river basins based on global mapping. Drainage basin A represents the Ganga Brahmaputra basin located in South Asia, primarily covering parts of India and Bangladesh. Drainage basin B represents the Parana basin located in South America, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Drainage basin C represents the Indus basin located in Southern Asia, primarily covering regions in Pakistan and Northern India. Drainage basin D represents the Zambezi basin located in Southern Africa, which flows into the Indian Ocean. Therefore, the matching sequence is A-1, B-3, C-2, and D-4.
geography: Match the drainage basins labelled as A, B, C and D with the names listed below and select the correct answer using the

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