53 MCQs on Rivers of the World sit in the GK360 bank, collected from
1 solved papers. Below are the top 53 distinct questions —
repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked,
an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana of Ethiopia white Nile originates from Lake Victoria. Blue and white Nile meet at _____ and make longest river of the world.
A
Cairo
B
Khartoum
Correct
C
Vienna
D
Albania
View answer & explanation
Ans: Khartoum
Correct Answer: Khartoum
Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana of Ethiopia white Nile originates from Lake Victoria. Blue and white Nile meet at Khartoum and make longest river of the world.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 2 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
The river Volga pours its water into the _____
A
Black Sea
B
Caspian Sea
Correct
C
Baltic Sea
D
Arabian Sea
View answer & explanation
Ans: Caspian Sea
Correct Answer: Caspian Sea
The river Volga pours its water into the Caspian Sea.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 3 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
A broad channel where the waters of a river and a sea mingle is called:
A
An estuary
Correct
B
Comets
C
A strait
D
A delta
View answer & explanation
Ans: An estuary
Correct Answer: An estuary
The verified answer is An estuary.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 4 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the longest river in the world?
A
Nile
Correct
B
Amazon
C
Volga
D
Mississippi
View answer & explanation
Ans: Nile
Correct Answer: Nile
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 5 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
The rivers Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi Beas, and Sutlej are tributaries of which river?
A
Gangs
B
Indus
Correct
C
Yamuna
D
Brahmaputra
View answer & explanation
Ans: Indus
Correct Answer: Indus
The verified answer is Indus.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 6 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which of the following rivers do not flow in Africa?
A
Nile
B
Congo
C
Zambezi
D
Tigris
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Tigris
Correct Answer: Tigris
Tigris of the following rivers do not flow in Africa.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 7 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the largest river of the world?
A
Amazon
Correct
B
Nile
C
Volga
D
None of the above
View answer & explanation
Ans: Amazon
Correct Answer: Amazon
The Amazon is the largest river of the world.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 8 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
The river Jhelum has length about:
A
710
B
715
C
720
D
725
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: 725
Correct Answer: 725
The verified answer is 725.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 9 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
World's largest river in terms of the volume of its flow is _____
A
Nile
B
Mississippi
C
Amazon
Correct
D
Tiber
View answer & explanation
Ans: Amazon
Correct Answer: Amazon
World's largest river in terms of the volume of its flow is Amazon.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 10 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which set of two rivers form the world's largest delta before their waters flow into the respective sea?
A
Rhine-Seine
B
Nile-Euphrates
C
Ganges-Brahmaputra
Correct
D
Danube-Thames
View answer & explanation
Ans: Ganges-Brahmaputra
Correct Answer: Ganges-Brahmaputra
Ganges-Brahmaputra set of two rivers form the world's largest delta before their waters flow into the respective sea.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 11 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which of the following rivers crosses the Equator twice?
A
Amazon
B
Congo
Correct
C
Nile
D
Tigris
View answer & explanation
Ans: Congo
Correct Answer: Congo
Congo of the following rivers crosses the Equator twice.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 12 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which of the following rivers flowing through Pakistan has source of origin in that country itself?
A
Chenab
B
Jhelum
C
Ravi
D
None of the above
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: None of the above
Correct Answer: None of the above
None of the above of the following rivers flowing through Pakistan has source of origin in that country itself.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 13 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
What is the length of shortest river of the world "Roe River"?
A
61 m
Correct
B
65 m
C
69 m
D
71 m
View answer & explanation
Ans: 61 m
Correct Answer: 61 m
61 m is the length of shortest river of the world "Roe River".
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 14 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
On the bank of which river is New York situated?
A
River Colorado
B
River Hudson
Correct
C
River Mississippi
D
River Amazon
View answer & explanation
Ans: River Hudson
Correct Answer: River Hudson
The verified answer is River Hudson.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 15 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Darling is the name of a _____
A
River
Correct
B
Country
C
Lake
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: River
Correct Answer: River
Darling is the name of a River.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 16 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
River Skeena flows through _____
A
Asia
B
Australia
C
North America
Correct
D
South America
View answer & explanation
Ans: North America
Correct Answer: North America
River Skeena flows through North America.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 17 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Rome, the capital of Italy is located beside the river _____
A
Danube
B
Rhine
C
Tiber
Correct
D
Po
View answer & explanation
Ans: Tiber
Correct Answer: Tiber
Rome, the capital of Italy is located beside the river Tiber.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 18 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
River Darling flows through
A
Africa
B
Australia
Correct
C
South America
D
Asia
View answer & explanation
Ans: Australia
Correct Answer: Australia
The verified answer is Australia.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 19 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Red river is present in _____
A
USA
Correct
B
Canada
C
UK
D
Mexico
View answer & explanation
Ans: USA
Correct Answer: USA
Red river is present in USA.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 20 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the second longest river of Europe continent?
A
Danube
Correct
B
Volga
C
Saine
D
Thames
View answer & explanation
Ans: Danube
Correct Answer: Danube
The Danube is the second longest river of Europe continent.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 21 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the second longest river of America?
A
Missouri
Correct
B
Mississippi
C
Red
D
Colorado
View answer & explanation
Ans: Missouri
Correct Answer: Missouri
The Missouri is the second longest river of America.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 22 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Don is a river of _____
A
Turkey
B
Russia
Correct
C
UK
D
USA
View answer & explanation
Ans: Russia
Correct Answer: Russia
Don is a river of Russia.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 23 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Budapest is the capital of Hungary situated on the bank of _____
A
River spree
B
River Volga
C
River Danube
Correct
D
River ob
View answer & explanation
Ans: River Danube
Correct Answer: River Danube
Budapest is the capital of Hungary situated on the bank of River Danube.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 24 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Paris is the capital of France situated on the bank of _____
A
Seine
Correct
B
Po
C
Thane
D
Spree
View answer & explanation
Ans: Seine
Correct Answer: Seine
Paris is the capital of France situated on the bank of Seine.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 25 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Agra is very famous city of India due to Taj Mahal, it is situated on bank of river _____
A
Brabmputra
B
Ganges
C
Jumna
Correct
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Jumna
Correct Answer: Jumna
Agra is very famous city of India due to Taj Mahal, it is situated on bank of river Jumna.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 26 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Oxus River is flowing between _____
A
Afghanistan and Russia
B
Russia and Iran
C
Russia and China
D
Afghanistan and Tajikistan
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Afghanistan and Tajikistan
Correct Answer: Afghanistan and Tajikistan
Oxus River is flowing between Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 27 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which of the following rivers is called "Father of Rivers"?
A
Indus
Correct
B
Nile
C
Amazon
D
Congo
View answer & explanation
Ans: Indus
Correct Answer: Indus
Indus is called "Father of Rivers".
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 28 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
What is the source of Yellow River?
A
Mt. of China Kunlun
Correct
B
Mr. Everest
C
Victoria Lake
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Mt. of China Kunlun
Correct Answer: Mt. of China Kunlun
Mt. of China Kunlun is the source of Yellow River.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 29 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
What is the total length of Amazon River?
A
6400 km
B
6448 km
Correct
C
6349 km
D
6218 km
View answer & explanation
Ans: 6448 km
Correct Answer: 6448 km
6448 km is the total length of Amazon River.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 30 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Yangtze Kiang River is located in
A
China
Correct
B
Thailand
C
Nepal
D
Bhutan
View answer & explanation
Ans: China
Correct Answer: China
The verified answer is China.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 31 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
What is the source of Volga River?
A
Altai Mountain
B
Valdai Plateau
Correct
C
Himalayas range
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Valdai Plateau
Correct Answer: Valdai Plateau
Valdai Plateau is the source of Volga River.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 32 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
The outflow of Indus River _____
A
Black Sea
B
Indus Sea
C
Arabian Sea
Correct
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Arabian Sea
Correct Answer: Arabian Sea
The outflow of Indus River Arabian Sea.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 33 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the largest river of Asia?
A
Yangtze Kiang
Correct
B
Indus
C
Hawang HO
D
Ob
View answer & explanation
Ans: Yangtze Kiang
Correct Answer: Yangtze Kiang
The Yangtze Kiang is the largest river of Asia.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 34 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the largest river of Africa?
A
Lena
B
Niger
C
Congo
D
Nile river
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Nile river
Correct Answer: Nile river
The Nile river is the largest river of Africa.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 35 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the longest river of America?
A
Mississippi
Correct
B
Amazon
C
Niger
D
Lena
View answer & explanation
Ans: Mississippi
Correct Answer: Mississippi
The Mississippi is the longest river of America.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 36 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the longest river of Europe?
A
Volga
Correct
B
Danube
C
Amur
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Volga
Correct Answer: Volga
The Volga is the longest river of Europe.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 37 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the longest river of South America?
A
Massuri
B
Peru
C
Congo
D
Amazaon
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Amazaon
Correct Answer: Amazaon
The Amazaon is the longest river of South America.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 38 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which of the following rivers is called yellow river?
A
Hawang Ho River
Correct
B
Nile River
C
Amazon River
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Hawang Ho River
Correct Answer: Hawang Ho River
Hawang Ho River is called yellow river.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 39 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Colorado is a river which flows _____
A
USA
Correct
B
UK
C
Peru
D
Brazil
View answer & explanation
Ans: USA
Correct Answer: USA
Colorado is a river which flows USA.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 40 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Congo river is located in _____
A
Asia
B
Africa
Correct
C
Europe
D
America
View answer & explanation
Ans: Africa
Correct Answer: Africa
Congo river is located in Africa.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 41 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Missouri is a river located _____
A
China
B
Japan
C
USA
Correct
D
UK
View answer & explanation
Ans: USA
Correct Answer: USA
Missouri is a river located USA.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 42 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Parana river is located in _____
A
Paraguay
Correct
B
France
C
India
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Paraguay
Correct Answer: Paraguay
Parana river is located in Paraguay.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 43 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Seine river is located in _____
A
France
Correct
B
Spain
C
Germany
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: France
Correct Answer: France
Seine river is located in France.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 44 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Thames is a famous river of _____
A
UK
Correct
B
USA
C
Russia
D
Japan
View answer & explanation
Ans: UK
Correct Answer: UK
Thames is a famous river of UK.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 45 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Ganga is a famous river of _____
A
Japan
B
China
C
Russia
D
India
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: India
Correct Answer: India
Ganga is a famous river of India.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 46 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Mackenzie is a name of river located in _____
A
Britain
B
Brazil
C
Canada
Correct
D
China
View answer & explanation
Ans: Canada
Correct Answer: Canada
Mackenzie is a name of river located in Canada.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 47 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Murray is the name of river of _____
A
Australia
Correct
B
Canada
C
South Africa
D
China
View answer & explanation
Ans: Australia
Correct Answer: Australia
Murray is the name of river of Australia.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 48 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Orange is the name of river of _____
A
Congo
B
Egypt
C
Syria
D
South Africa
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: South Africa
Correct Answer: South Africa
Orange is the name of river of South Africa.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 49 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which of the following rivers belongs to Russia?
A
Ob
B
Lana
C
Amur
D
All of above
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: All of above
Correct Answer: All of above
All of above of the following rivers belongs to Russia.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 50 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Latani River is located in _____
A
Syria
B
Lebanon
Correct
C
Turkey
D
Ban
View answer & explanation
Ans: Lebanon
Correct Answer: Lebanon
Latani River is located in Lebanon.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 51 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the shortest river of the world?
A
Mekong
B
Lena
C
Congo
D
Roe River
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Roe River
Correct Answer: Roe River
The Roe River is the shortest river of the world.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 52 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
Which is the shortest river in the world with a total length of 61 m.
A
Amur (Siveria)
B
Roe (Montana)
Correct
C
Danube (Solvakia)
D
Congo (Zaire)
View answer & explanation
Ans: Roe (Montana)
Correct Answer: Roe (Montana)
The Roe (Montana) is the shortest river in the world with a total length of 61 m.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 53 General Knowledge Rivers of the World
River Nile originates from
A
Lake Nyasa
B
Cherangany mountains
C
Lake Victoria
Correct
D
Springs in Kenya
View answer & explanation
Ans: Lake Victoria
Correct Answer: Lake Victoria
The verified answer is Lake Victoria.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
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