Which of the following is the largest river in the world by drainage area? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is the largest river in the world by drainage area?

A. Amazon

B. Congo

C. Nile

D. Mississippi

Answer: Option A

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The Amazon River has the largest drainage area in the world, covering about 7 million square kilometers.[reference:117]

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