Consider the following pairs :
| River | Flows into |
|---|---|
| 1. Mekong | Andaman Sea |
| 2. Thames | Irish Sea |
| 3. Volga | Caspian Sea |
| 4. Zambezi | Indian Ocean |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
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Answer: C. Pair 1 is wrong: the Mekong flows into the South China Sea. Pair 2 is wrong: the Thames flows into the North Sea. Pair 3 is correct: the Volga flows into the Caspian Sea. Pair 4 is correct: the Zambezi flows into the Indian Ocean through Mozambique. So 3 and 4.
Watch for: The Mekong is in Southeast Asia like the Andaman Sea, so students accept the pair.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because the Mekong and Thames are mismatched.
- B. Wrong because pair 4 on the Zambezi is also correct.
- D. Wrong because the Mekong and Thames are mismatched.
Source to check: Oxford School Atlas (Asia, Europe and Africa maps)
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