Which of the following is the longest river in South America? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the longest river in South America?
A. São Francisco
B. Orinoco
C. Amazon
D. Paraná
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Amazon River is the longest river in South America and the second-longest in the world.[reference:65]

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