Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2007 GS-I World Geography
Question

Drakensberg mountain is located in-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: South Africa

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “South Africa”.
The Drakensberg Mountains are located in South Africa.

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