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UPPSC 2013 GS-I World Geography
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (River) - List-II (Dam)

A) Colorado - 1) Aswan
B) Damodar - 2) Cariba
C) Nile - 3) Panchet Hill
D) Zambezi - 4) Hoover

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2”.
River Dam
A) Colorado 4) Hoover
B) Damodar 3) Panchet Hill
C) Nile 1) Aswan
D) Zambezi 2) Cariba

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