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UPPSC 2023 GS-I World Geography
Question

The river situated along the border between the United States of America and Mexico is -

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: The Rio Grande

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The Rio Grande”.
The Rio Grande river forms a natural border between the United States and Mexico, running along the states of Texas (USA) and several Mexican states, including Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas.

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  2. B) Only 2
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  2. B) Sault - Sainte Marie Canal
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Select the correct answer from the code given below -
Code -
  1. A) Only 1
  2. B) Only 2
  3. C) Both 1 and 2
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List-I List-II
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