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

Which river is the longest in South America?
A. Orinoco
B. Amazon
C. Madeira
D. Parana
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Amazon River is the longest river in South America and holds the record for the largest discharge volume of water in the world.

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The 'Tehri Dam' is built on the confluence of which two rivers?
A. Alaknanda and Mandakini
B. Bhagirathi and Bhilangana
C. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
D. Ganga and Yamuna

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Tehri Dam is situated in Uttarakhand at the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers. It is one of the highest rock-fill dams in the world.

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A. Tripura
B. Manipur
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Correct Answer: Option D


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The Betwa River joins the:
A. Son
B. Ganga
C. Yamuna
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Correct Answer: Option C


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