UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies
Question 80: Geography
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (City) A. Bangkok B. Phnom-Penh C. Hanoi D. Yangon List-II (River) 1. Irrawaddy 2. Mekong 3. Menam (Chao Phraya) 4. Red River
AnswerThe answer is (a).
Bangkok stands on the Chao Phraya (Menam), Phnom Penh on the Mekong, Hanoi on the Red River and Yangon on the Irrawaddy delta river system. So A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1. Phnom Penh with the Mekong and Hanoi with the Red River are the surest anchors.
- A. Bangkok is on the Chao Phraya (Menam) (3).
- B. Phnom Penh is on the Mekong (2).
- C. Hanoi is on the Red River (4).
- D. Yangon is on the Irrawaddy delta (1).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Correct: Bangkok-Menam, Phnom Penh-Mekong, Hanoi-Red River, Yangon-Irrawaddy.
- (b) Gives Bangkok the Red River and Phnom Penh the Irrawaddy; both wrong.
- (c) Gives Phnom Penh the Irrawaddy and Yangon the Mekong; both wrong.
- (d) Gives Bangkok the Red River and Hanoi the Menam; the two are swapped.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2007, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.