Which of the following statements regarding River Rhine is/are correct ?
- 1. Rhine River is an important pathway for industrial activity in northern Germany.
- 2. Port of Rotterdam is located at the mouth of the Rhine River.
Select the answer using the code given below :
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2024
Statement 2 is correct. The Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands is located at the delta of the Rhine and Meuse rivers, where they flow into the North Sea. It is one of the busiest ports in the world and serves as a major gateway for goods transported via the Rhine waterway into the European interior, especially Germany.
– The Port of Rotterdam is situated at the mouth of the Rhine River delta.