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Geography GK · Q113

Hydrosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 113

Q113

Which one among the following rivers is the longest?

A.
Amazon
Answer
B.
Amur
C.
Congo
D.
Volga

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Amazon is considered the world's largest river by volume, but scientists have believed it is slightly shorter than Africa's Nile. The Brazilian scientists' 14-day expedition extended the Amazon's length by about 176 miles (284 kilometers), making it 65 miles (105 kilometers) longer than the Nile.