UPSC Prelims PYQ 2007: Match cities with their rivers (Bangkok, Phnom Penh,...

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (City)

1. Bangkok
2. Phnom-Penh
3. Hanoi
4. Yangon

List-II (River)

1. Irrawaddy
2. Mekong
3. Menam (Chao Phraya)
4. Red River

Options:

1. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
2. A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
3. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
4. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• Bangkok is located on the Chao Phraya River, historically known as the Menam River, which is the principal river of Thailand. Phnom Penh is situated near the confluence of the Mekong River and other rivers, making the Mekong the major river associated with the city. Hanoi lies on the banks of the Red River in northern Vietnam. Yangon is associated with the Irrawaddy River system, the chief river system of Myanmar.

Answer: (a) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1