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

Which of the following is the largest river in the world by sediment load?
A. Amazon
B. Ganges
C. Mississippi
D. Huang He
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Huang He (Yellow River) carries the largest sediment load of any river in the world, due to the erosion of the Loess Plateau.

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