Which of the following rivers flows through the Grand Canyon? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following rivers flows through the Grand Canyon?
A. Colorado
B. Mississippi
C. Rio Grande
D. Missouri
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. It is known for its deep gorges and dramatic landscapes.[reference:96]

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Question #1
Which is the largest lake in the world by surface area?
A. Lake Baikal
B. Lake Superior
C. Lake Victoria
D. Caspian Sea

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Caspian Sea is technically the world's largest inland body of water by area. Despite being called a 'sea' due to its size and salinity, it is geographically an endorheic basin (lake).

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Question #2
Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Amazon River?
A. Marañón
B. Cuito
C. Negro
D. Ucayali

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Cuito River is a tributary of the Okavango River in Africa, not the Amazon. The Marañón, Ucayali, and Negro are major tributaries of the Amazon.[reference:99]

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Question #3
Chitravati and Papaghni are tributaries of which river?
A. Kaveri
B. Pennar
C. Brahmani
D. Vaigai

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Chitravati and Papaghni are important tributaries of the Pennar River, which flows through Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.[reference:89]

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