Consider the following pairs: River Flows into 1. M

Consider the following pairs:

RiverFlows 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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This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2020
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of rivers and the water bodies they flow into.
– Pair 1: Mekong River flows through Southeast Asia and empties into the South China Sea, not the Andaman Sea. Incorrect match.
– Pair 2: River Thames flows through England and empties into the North Sea, not the Irish Sea. Incorrect match.
– Pair 3: Volga River is the longest river in Europe and flows through Russia, draining into the Caspian Sea. Correct match.
– Pair 4: Zambezi River flows through Southern Africa and empties into the Indian Ocean (specifically, the Mozambique Channel). Correct match.
Geographical knowledge of major rivers and their drainage basins is important for mapping and environmental studies. Knowing the final outflow point helps understand regional hydrology and connectivity.