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UPPSC 1998 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which one of the following rivers flows in a rift valley?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Volga

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Volga”.
The Rhine River flows through the Rhine Rift Valley. This valley was formed due to tectonic activity. The Rhine River flows through six European countries including Germany, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and the Netherlands.

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