Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 1992 GS-I World Geography
Question

Volga river merged into?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Caspian sea

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Caspian sea”.
The Volga River is the longest river in Europe and flows into the Caspian Sea.

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