Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2012 GS-1 World Geography
Question

Which of the following pairs of countries are around Aral Sea?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Kazakhastan-Uzbekistan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kazakhastan-Uzbekistan”.
The Aral Sea is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the south.

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