Previous Year Question

Mekong—Andaman Sea: Incorrect

• The Mekong originates on the Tibetan Plateau.

• It flows through China, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam.

• After forming a large delta in Viet Nam, it enters the South China Sea, not the Andaman Sea.

Thames—Irish Sea: Incorrect

• The Thames flows eastward through southern England and London.

• It enters the North Sea through the Thames Estuary.

• The Irish Sea lies to the west of Great Britain, whereas the mouth of the Thames is situated in eastern England.

Volga—Caspian Sea: Correct

• The Volga is Europe’s longest river, extending for more than 3,500 kilometres.

• It originates in the Valdai Hills of Russia.

• It flows south-eastward, forms an extensive delta and discharges into the northern Caspian Sea.

Zambezi—Indian Ocean: Correct

• The Zambezi originates in north-western Zambia.

• Victoria Falls and the large Kariba and Cahora Bassa reservoirs lie along its course.

• The river flows through Mozambique, forms a delta and empties into the Indian Ocean.