Which river is known as the 'River of Sorrow'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which river is known as the 'River of Sorrow'?

A. Nile

B. Amazon

C. Congo

D. Yellow River

Answer: Option D

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China's Yellow River is called the River of Sorrow because of its devastating floods.

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The Nile River flows into the:

A. Red Sea

B. Mediterranean Sea

C. Arabian Sea

D. Black Sea

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Nile River flows northward and empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

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The world's largest river delta by sediment discharge is formed by:

A. Nile

B. Amazon

C. Mississippi

D. Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna system delivers enormous sediment loads, creating the world's largest delta.

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Auroras occur in which atmospheric layer?

A. Mesosphere

B. Thermosphere

C. Stratosphere

D. Troposphere

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Auroras occur in the ionized region of the thermosphere.

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